Marie F. Lopen

February 27, 1925 - August 3, 2019

Lopen, Marie F., 94, of Bayonne, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2019. Born in downtown Jersey City, Marie lived most of her life in Bayonne, where she and her husband, Peter Lopen, Sr., raised their family. Marie’s sparkling personality touched everyone she met. She was involved in church and school activities and was the ultimate mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. In addition to being a homemaker, Marie worked for several years in the cafeteria at Bayonne High School, where former students have fond memories of her. She was also active in the Ss. Peter & Paul Ladies Guild. Devoted daughter of the late Frank Scerbo & Concetta (nee: Gariano). Beloved wife of the late Peter Lopen, Sr. Dear sister of William Scerbo & the late Frederick Scerbo. Loving mother of Sandra Lopen Barker & Peter Lopen, Jr. & his companion Michelle Wagner. Cherished grandmother of Juliette & Nicholas Barker & their father Robert Barker, and Zachary & Samantha Lopen. Adored great-grandmother of Kai Barker. Friends will be received Tuesday, August 6, from 5- 9PM with a Panikhida service at 7:30PM at the Koch Funeral Home, 691 Ave C, Bayonne. Funeral Wednesday, 10AM at Ss. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church, Bayonne. Interment to follow Bayview Cemetery.