Mary Theresa Tilton

Mary Theresa Tilton passed away on January 1, 2017. Mary was born in South Amboy on October 18, 1942. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School, South amboy and continued on to receive a Bachelors Degree from Glassboro State College, and a Masters Degree from Trenton State College. Mary married to Edmund Tilton on February 12, 1977; they were married 39 years. Mary worked as a Mathematics teacher at Raritan High School for 36 years and as an adjunct professor at Brookdale Community College after retiring from Raritan. She enjoyed her life by the beach and any chance to visit new places. Some of her favorite activities were skiing, tennis, biking, reading, game nights with her girlfriends, and lounging at the beach in Bay Head with her friends, husband, and son. She was also actively involved in volunteering for the Providence House. Mary is survived by her husband Edmund, her son Timothy, her brother Stanley Paczkowski, her sister Annette Day, many nieces, nephews, and a bounty of other family and friends. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Gathering, 6 to 8 PM, Friday, January 13th. at the Pable-Evertz Funeral Home, Pt. Pleasant. A Mass of the Resurrection will be offered, 10AM, Saturday, January 14th. at St. Peter's Church, Foreman Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Providence House or the Arthritis Foundation at www.arthritis.org. The Tilton family wishes to thank everyone for being so compassionate, gracious, and supportive in these tragic times. Mary has touched the lives of countless people and will be missed by all. Condolences my be sent to the family by visiting www.jerseyshorecremation.com