Mary Eileen Pape {nee McGuire}

Born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, after high school Mary joined the Order Benedictine Sisters of Elizabeth,
NJ and studied at Seton Hall University.
Mary became a school teacher during that time and ultimately, left the order to become an elementary
school teacher for the City of Elizabeth.
Mary loved the ocean and she moved to Sea Bright, where she met her husband of 30 years, William
Pape.
They moved to Florida and lived in several towns, but never too far from the ocean, so Mary could go to
the beach and Bill could fish.
Mary taught at St. Luke’s Grammar school in Lake Worth, FL and she substituted at many other schools
over the years.
Mary was a social butterfly and made friends where ever she went. Spent years being a “snow bird”, so
she could spend time with her family and many friends in NJ. She was very proud of her Irish Heritage
and she loved to dance and swim.
Predeceased by: her husband, William Pape, her parents, Michael and Catherine (Grouss) McGuire, her
brothers and sister-in laws, Michael Jr. and Marie (Mazza) McGuire, Philip McGuire, Donald and Kathleen
(Quinn) McGuire.
Survived by: her seven nieces and nephews and their families. Michael & Norma McGuire, Sean &
Lucille McGuire, Sharon McGuire & Chris Barry, Mary Claire McGuire, Donald “D.J.” McGuire, Michele &
Robert Vanderstreet, Kerianne & Neil Slattery.

Memorial gathering will be at Higgins and Bonner Funeral Home, 582 Springfield Ave, Westfield, NJ on October 13 from 2-6pm.  Memorial mass will be on Tuesday at 10am at St Michael’s Church, Cranford.