Mrs. Irene A. Keller

Irene A. Keller (nee Fitzgerald), 94, of Mickleton, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday March 31, 2022. Irene was the daughter of John and Bessie Fitzgerald. She was born in Paulsboro, NJ in 1927 and was the youngest of nine siblings. Irene was born on New Year’s Eve so every December 31 was celebrated with a huge family birthday party! Irene was the beloved wife of Robert W. Keller Sr. They were married in 1949 and celebrated 62 years of marriage at the time of her husband’s passing in 2011. Irene was a lifetime resident of Paulsboro until she moved to Mickleton in 2012. Irene retired in 1987 after 17 years from Mantua Terminal, Thorofare where she worked as a secretary/ payroll clerk. She enjoyed many years of retirement, spending summers with her family at Wildwood, NJ, where she enjoyed fishing, crabbing and spending time on the beach. She got to travel extensively throughout the US with her husband and sisters including Alaska and Hawaii. Irene enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, game shows, The Golden Girls and The Lawrence Welk Show. She was a great cook and loved to have the family together for a crab feast. Mom always made the holidays special. Irene will be lovingly remembered by her children, son, Bob and Lillian Keller of Glasssboro, daughters, JoAnn and Jerry Ray of Gibbstown and Kathy and Kevin Logue of Mickleton; also survived by her adoring grandchildren, Jason Ray, Ryan and Eric Logue, Kelly Perry and Kyle Keller and 13 great grandchildren as well as her faithful companion, Chloe. Irene was predeceased by her loving husband, Robert Sr., her parents, John L. and Bessie, her six sisters, Hazel, Clara, Dorothy, Fannie, Rachel, Erma and two brothers, John Jr. and Elwood; also predeceased by an infant daughter, Nancy, granddaughter, Melissa and a grandson, Kevin. The family would also like to thank her personal caregivers who treated her with kindness over the years, Amy, Margaret, Marie and Dina, you are all the best and Mom appreciated the care you provided for her! The Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday April 6, 2022 in the McBride – Foley Funeral Home, 228 W. Broad St., Paulsboro. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Wednesday morning after 9:30 AM until service time. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to Mulligan Animal Rescue, 129 Bell Ave., Mt. Royal, NJ 08061. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.

Mrs. Irene A. Keller

December 31, 1927 - March 31, 2022