Lillian was born in Newark, New Jersey to the late William and Lillian (Lowe) Browne on November 20, 1928. She graduated from Boonton High School in 1946. She worked in Newark in the accounting field after graduating. In 1948, she married the love of her life, Egon H. Schwager. Together, they raised their family in Parsippany before relocating to Andover in 1979. Lillian worked as a bookkeeper for G&S Tool Manufacturing, her husband’s business. When G&S was sold, Lillian continued her work in accounting for Longo & Sons in Morris Plains until her retirement. Lillian and Egon shared a beautiful marriage for 47 years until his passing in June of 1994.
Lillian was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker, whose greatest joy was creating a warm and welcoming home. She had a passion for reading and spent countless hours lost in the pages of her favorite novels and history books. As a true puzzle enthusiast, she found delight in solving crossword puzzles. Lillian’s love for home magazines inspired her to continuously improve her living space, making it a haven of comfort and warmth for her family.
Lillian is survived by her daughter Susan E. Schwager and her husband Joseph; her son Daniel E. Schwager and his wife Elizabeth; her grandson Randy Schwager (Kimberly); and her great-grandchildren Emily and Bryan Schwager.
Lillian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Egon H. Schwager; her son Donald T. Schwager; her brother William Browne Jr.; and her parents William and Lillian (Lowe) Browne.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Lillian’s honor may be made to the Karen Ann Quinlan Foundation, 99 Sparta Ave, Newton, NJ 07860 and Morristown Medical Center, Simon 3 Palliative/Hospice care unit, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960
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