Obituary of Mary A. Perkins

Mary A. Perkins of Pequannock , NJ formerly of Livingston , NJ passed Mar.2,2016 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 100. Mary was born in Yarmouth , Nova Scotia; the youngest child of Lorenzo and Mabel Cook Adams. As a child growing up in Canada she loved to ice skate and make snow forts. She also vividly recalled commuting via horse and buggy and witnessing Charles Lindbergh fly overhead and waving to her school class during his 1st transatlantic flight. She moved to the United States around 12 yrs. of age living in Boston , MA and Cranston , RI before moving to NJ in the 1950's. Mary was the "go to" mom for after school transportation and warmly welcomed her children's friends into her home. Teenagers were simply comfortable with her. When she wasn't parenting she worked in an accounting role at Allied Chemical (now Honeywell). She was a world traveler and a lifetime member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants; having traced her heritage directly back to 5 different passengers. Mary enjoyed reading, visiting the casinos and playing poker with her friends. An avid sports fan she loved watching the Devil's and Mets and was recently honored at a Met's game as their # 1 fan. Mary also enjoyed attending all of her children and grandchildren's sporting events, rarely missing a game or a match. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday and was honored by NJ Gov. Chris Christie , the Mayor of Pequannock, ABC radio commentator Mark Levin and Pope Francis. Known by many for her quick wit and kindness, Mary was the Epitome of selflessness and would give you the shirt of her back. She was simply a wonderful person. Predeceased by her husband Robert and 6 siblings survivors include daughter and son-in-law Jean & Don Orifice of Florida , son & daughter-in-law Robert & Carolyn Perkins of Spring Lake , NJ. She will be missed greatly by grandchildren John & David Orifice, Christopher Perkins, Kirstyn Bonetti and Whitny Sobala. Mary had 5 great grandchildren Hudson & Brayden Bonetti , Xavier & Chiara Perkins and Kennedy Sobala. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Atlantic Hospice , 465 South St., Suite 100 , Morristown , NJ 07960 or The Lustgarten Foundation , 1111 Stewart Ave., Bethpage , NY 11714 would be appreciated. Friends are invited to Mass Monday , Mar.7th at St. Joseph's Church , Comly Rd., Lincoln Park at 10am followed by interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery , E. Hanover , NJ.