Obituary of Lorraine J. Rein

Lorraine J. Rein of Randolph, NJ passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015, at home surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was 85 years old. She was the beloved wife of Horace W. Rein for over 65 years. Born September 15, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Sophie “Mae” O’Donnell. Lorraine lived in Randolph for over 47 years. Prior to moving to Randolph, she lived in New City, NY; Bristol, CT; and Brooklyn, NY. Lorraine was proud to be a stay-at-home Mom who loved her babies. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her so much pleasure. She gave each grandchild their first bath and was a great inspiration and parenting advisor to her daughters and daughter-in-law. Lorraine would read the Daily News and complete two crossword puzzles every day while she was able. She loved to play bridge and was an avid bowler for a number of years. She had a great memory often regaling the family with stories about the old neighborhood in Brooklyn and her large extended family. Shortly before she passed, she told her family that she was looking forward to meeting the Blessed Mother Mary whom she talked to every day. She is leaving behind her loving husband of 65 years, Horace, three daughters and sons-in-law, one son and daughter-in-law - Susan and Arthur Story of Lake Worth, FL; Cindy Rein-Zima and Mark Zima of Newtown, PA; Donna and David Roulston of Wayne, PA; and Richard and Donna Rein of Succasunna, NJ. She also leaves ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren - Elizabeth Story-Roller, MD (Brian Roller), William Story, Patrick Story (Stephanie), Andrew Zima, Matthew Zima, John Roulston, James Roulston, Liam Roulston, Nicholas Rein, Cristina Rein, Ashlyn Story and Leah Roller. She is also survived by two brothers and their wives, Edward and Roe O’Donnell of Clifton Park, NY and Robert and Carol O’Donnell of Cheshire, CT and many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing from 3-5 PM or 7-9 PM on Monday, June 15, 2015 at Tuttle Funeral Home, 272 Route 10, Randolph Township, NJ. www.Tuttlefh.com Funeral Mass at Resurrection Parish, 651 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, NJ, 10 AM on June 16, 2015. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover, NJ. The family welcomes donations in lieu of flowers to the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center: https://www.f4mmc.org/Ways-to-Give/Make-a-Gift-or-Pledge.aspx or the American Heart Association, 1 Union St, Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691-4183.