Anneliese Zegla

Anneliese Zegla, 90, of Park Ridge, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 27th with family and loved ones by her side. Anneliese was born on February 14, 1933 to parents August and Maria Kaiser in Hammelburg, Germany. She immigrated to the United States in 1953 and met her husband, Kurt Zegla, at the Café Rheinlander, a then German dance club in New York City. They were married in May of 1958.

Anneliese was a stay-at-home Mom and spent considerable time in her garden planting all kinds of trees, bushes, and flowers. She later began working for a variety of businesses, having spent 16 years at NUS Consulting Group as an Assistant Supervisor in the Support Services Department. She was well known for her dedication, work-ethic, and enthusiasm, and made a point of celebrating her coworkers' birthdays with her homemade Carrot Cakes.

Anneliese was an avid cook, always trying new recipes, and everyone looked forward to enjoying her food. In addition to cooking, Anneliese also enjoyed hiking, downhill skiing, dancing, and hosting parties for friends and guests near and far.

Anneliese was also a Matron of the Lorelei Chapter 581 of the Order of the Eastern Star of the State of New York. She held leadership roles with the Sisters Circle of the Teutonia Lodge of the 9th Manhattan District of the New York Freemasons.

Anneliese is survived by her husband, Kurt, of 65 years; her daughter Karen, and her husband John; her son, Andrew, and his wife Stacey; and Oma to Matthew. She is also survived by her brother Josef and his wife Gelinda. She is predeceased by sisters, Frances, Betty, Leni, and Rosl, and brother Helmut.

Services will be held at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ on Sunday, December 3rd from 1-3:15PM with a Celebration of her life and faith immediately following at 3:15PM. All friends who are able to attend are welcome to help the family celebrate her life.