Mary DiBartolomeo

AGE: 46 TOMS RIVER

A life well lived

Mary DiBartolomeo, 46, of Toms River, died Sunday, the 27th day of December 2009. She was born April 26, 1963 to Margaret O'Grady-Lundberg and John Lundberg in Jersey City. Mary graduated from Central Regional High School and received an AS in Engineering from Ocean County College. She married Michael DiBartolomeo on Oct. 30, 1998, and they lived together in Toms River with their two children Dominick, 10 and Heather, 7. Mary worked for Community Medical Center, Toms River in the radiology department for more than 25 years. She was well-liked by all who knew her and made many close friends during her years of service there. Michael, Mary's husband formerly owned Mike's Clam Bar, Seaside Heights, and now works for the N.J. Parkway and Turnpike Authority. Mary was an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She loved the beach and spending time with family and friends. She was a dedicated mother, and selfless sister, cousin, daughter and friend.

Mary is survived by her husband, Michael DiBartolomeo; two children, Dominick and Heather DiBartolomeo; her mother, Margaret O'Grady-Lundberg; her father, John Lundberg; a sister, Sharon Lundberg; and a brother, Kevin Lundberg. Cousins also survive her, in-laws and extended family.

Mary dedicated much of her time to helping others. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that you do one good deed for another in need.

"Legends say that humming birds float free of time, carry our hopes for love, joy and celebration. The hummingbird's delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meaning and that laughter is life's sweetest creation."

A viewing will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 and Wednesday, Dec. 30 at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 703 Main St., Toms River. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31 at St. Joseph's Church, Toms River. Entombment will be held at St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Mary, you will be loved and deeply missed by the many lives you touched.

Quote: "You don't pay love back; you pay it forward." Lily Hardy Hammond