Eileen was born on March 6, 1941, in Jersey City, NJ to the late, Frederick Miller and Kathleen Brooks. Eileen grew up in Hudson County, before settling in Sussex County in 1962. Prior to her retirement, she was an Executive Secretary for Lucent Technologies.
Eileen enjoyed many years of ballroom dancing with her husband. Their passion for dance was a beautiful expression of their love and commitment to one another. Beyond the dance floor, Eileen had a great love for games, often found enjoying a lively round of rummy with family and friends. Her sense of humor and competitive spirit made these moments even more special.
Travel was a cherished part of Eileen's life. She was especially fond of her frequent trips to Spain. She also loved exploring new places and enjoyed the simple pleasures of going out to eat, always relishing the chance to try new cuisines with those she loved.
A proud grandmother, Eileen had a special gift for making memories with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She delighted in taking them to Broadway shows, Christian rock concerts, and bringing them to her church youth groups, sharing with them her love for music, the arts, faith and family.
The beloved wife to Recaredo Fra, Eileen is survived by her Children, Eileen Myers (Christopher), Loretta Nix (Christy) and Kevin Fra (Beatrice); her siblings, Kathleen Van De Velde, Howard Miller, Jan Brooks and Dan Brooks; her grandchildren, Stephanie Prol (Brad), Melissa McCambridge (Craig), Ashley Katzenstein and Melinda Myers and her great-grandchildren, Aiden, Aoife, Lorissa, Alyssia, Annabel, Aubree, Lachlan, Madelyn, Scarlett and Harper. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Harry T. Gross; her grandson, Christopher Katzenstein and her great-granddaughter, Sadie Prol.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 24 Halsted St, Newton, NJ 07860, interment to follow at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made out to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org/donate. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
