Maryann Waskiewicz Devine passed away peacefully at home June 16, 2025, with her husband Thomas and sons and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Dominique, Edward and Timothy by her side. She is also survived by her sister Judy (John) Bardon, sister-in-law Anne Mary (Jim) McCullough and brothers-in-law Neil (Jill) Devine and Matthew (Joan) Devine. She was also blessed with 10 nieces and nephews and 10 grandnieces and nephews.
A true New Jerseyian, Maryann was born in Jersey City, grew up in Neptune, went to Saint Rose High School and then Lehigh University. She played pitcher and shortstop for the varsity softball teams. Upon graduating with the Class of 1980, she utilized her mechanical engineering degree to work for many years at Exxon/Infinuem in Linden. There, she excelled, making notable contributions to teams that held multiple recognized U.S. patents.
She enhanced her community by teaching CCD classes for years at St. Leo the Great, assembling dozens of quilts for charities with friends at Rebecca’s Reel Quilt Guild, and raising 23 puppies for the Seeing Eye of Morristown to guide blind citizens. When her garden produced an overabundance (frequently), she donated any spare produce to Lunch Break in Red Bank.
She enjoyed spending time with friends and family at home and at the beach, as well as creating quilts for home and family.
She joins her parents, Edward and Mary Waskiewicz, in the next life, where they will collectively enjoy much-needed beach time and watch over family generations.
The family thanks her primary care physician Dr. Iza Boesler and the team at Regional Cancer Care Associates of Little Silver for the excellent and compassionate care she has received these past 2-plus years, in particular Dr. Fitzgerald and NP DeSevo.
Visitation was held June 20 at Thompson Memorial Home in Red Bank. A Mass of Christian Burial was held June 21 at St. Leo the Great Church, Lincroft. Burial followed at St. Catharine’s Cemetery in Sea Girt. Flowers may be sent or donations may be made to The Seeing Eye in memory of Maryann at seeingeye.org.
The article originally appeared in the July 3 – 10, 2025 print edition of The Two River Times.
