Following a brief illness, Lurline S. Jacobsen (nee Seelig), 93, of Monroe Township, NJ, formerly of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. She was the oldest daughter of the late Arthur F Seelig and the late Olga Rose Russo. Lurline graduated in 1944 from Matawan High School. Interestingly, Lurline was named after a cruise ship, the SS Lurline, as her father knew the captain. This may be where her future love for cruising began.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Barry and his fiancé Debbie Sills and Cheryl Blum and her husband Steven. Adored grandmother of Brandon, Christopher, Lori, Wendy, Stephanie, Jeffrey, and the late Kevin. Dearest sister of Joan Thompson, Barbara Clause and the late Arthur Seelig, Jr. Lurline will be missed by a large number of nieces and nephews and cousins
Following secretarial training, Lurline had an exalted career as an executive secretary initially working in New York City for Sinclair Oil Company and later while raising her family, she was employed as the Superintendent’s secretary at the Northvale Public Schools. Lurline continued to work through her 70s in similar positions at Volvo of America and MEM in Northvale.
Lurline was an adventurous traveler from an early age. She was 19 years old when she took a solo trip, by train, crossing the United States to visit relatives in California. A trip few young women in the 1940s would have taken alone. In later life she fulfilled her life-long dream to travel and, in particular, to take cruises all around the world. In 1993, at the age of 67 she embarked on an even longer solo trip to visit her pen pal of over 60 years, who lived in New Zealand.
Lurline’s host of riveting stories were shared endlessly with friends and family, including her varied travels around the world. She will be missed dearly.
Funeral services are private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The National Kidney Foundation.
Arrangements by Pizzi Funeral Home, Northvale, NJ
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Barry and Debbie, I am so sorry. Barry, your Mom was an extraordinary woman. What wonderful stories she must shared! There is never a good time to lose someone we love so dearly, but it has to be that much more difficult right now. Take care best you can.
I knew Lurline to be a decent, kind and honest person. So typical of the best of her generation. When I first met Lurline and Joe many years ago, they asked me over for dinner and Lurline was concerned that I didn’t like or didn’t eat spare ribs and was prepared to make something else if I had a problem – which I didn’t. I observed this display of decency many times over the years. It tells you a lot about the soul and heart of a person.
We have memories of fun phone calls and emails and visits with your mom. One of our most recent fond ones is when she wanted Den’s recipe for kielbasi and sauerkraut to bring to a holiday get together!
Miss you,
Aunt Lurl!
Kathie & Dennis
Barry and Debbie So sorry for you and your family. Prays are with you.
Cheryl, Steve and kids,
She left all of you at a very difficult time. Lots of mixed feelings I’m sure but she left behind a legacy of character, honesty and sincerity in all of you.
Barry and Cheryl,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with your Mom at MEM Company for years and visited her when she moved to Jackson. I will keep you and Lurline in my prayers. Hopefully all the great memories will give you some peace.
Sue