Margaret F. Vasily, 94, passed peacefully on May 28, 2020 in Lawrenceville, NJ.
Margaret was born in Trenton, NJ to Michael and Theresa Franko on October 5, 1925 and was married to Michael Vasily. She graduated from Trenton Central High School. She worked as an administrative assistant for NJ Manufactures Insurance Company and later for the State of NJ for many years.
She was a devoted member of St Mary’s Byzantine Church serving on many committees including the Sisterhood. She was also a long-time volunteer at Hamilton Hospital. Margaret and husband Michael loved to travel.
Margaret was a long-time resident of Bordentown, NJ until 2015 when she decided to sell her home and move to Morris Hall in Lawrenceville, NJ. For the past five years Margaret has enjoyed the compassionate care, activities and many friendships afforded by the Morris Hall facilities (Grace Gardens and St. Joseph’s).
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, husband Mike Vasily and older brother Mike Franko.
Margaret is survived by younger brother, George Franko, nieces Lisa Bliszcz and Susan Ruble, nephews Michael Franko and John Vasily and numerous great nieces and great nephews.
Private funeral services and burial will be held on Thursday, June 4, with Pastor Yuriy Oros of St. Mary’s Byzantine Church officiating.
Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Joseph’s at Morris Hall (attention: staff appreciation fund), One Bishop’s Drive, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.
The family of Margaret Vasily wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all the staff at Morris Hall for their unwavering compassion and care and to Dr. Gujar.