Maria Eberwein (née Hedman), a resident of North Arlington, died on September 25, 2020 at the age of 83. Maria was born in Östersund, Sweden. At the age of 20, Maria studied foreign languages, becoming proficient in English, French, Spanish and Latin. She traveled to the United States when she was 26 years old, intending to visit and return home to Sweden. But then she met Philip in New York City, got married and set down roots in North Arlington. After spending ten years as a full-time wife and mother of two daughters, Anna and Cecilia, Maria returned to work as a secretary and administrative assistant. She pursued an associate degree at night at New York University. In her late 40’s, she attended a graphic arts school and became a graphic artist. She loved this career and worked at AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) until she retired.
Maria loved languages, reading, embroidery and crossword puzzles. Her voracious reading interests varied, including the Latin version of Winnie the Pooh. She could finish a New York Times crossword in under an hour and was a human dictionary, even in English, her second language.
Maria leaves behind to celebrate life, her beloved husband, Philip Eberwein, her daughters Anna Eberwein and Cecilia Lindenfelser (née Eberwein), son-in-law Charles Croat, her sister Anna-Greta Rubin and the apple of her eye, grandson, Kenny Lindenfelser. Maria took great joy in being a grandmother and even as she declined physically and mentally, Kenny always made her smile.
Maria suffered from Parkinson’s and dementia. She fought the good fight as long as she could. She is now free from the confusion, pain and indignity that these diseases bring. In lieu of flowers, if inclined to do so, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Tills vi ses igen…
