Edith Ann O’Malley, age 89, of Kearny, NJ, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026.
Born on January 1, 1937, Edith was a lifelong resident of Chestnut Street and the daughter of George and Edith Brown. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. A woman of strong Catholic faith, Edith lived her beliefs quietly, finding comfort in prayer and strength in God throughout her life. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Stephen’s Church.
Edith began her career at PSE&G. After taking time off to raise her children, she went on to spend more than 25 years at Sika USA.
She was an avid Yankees fan, followed many favorite football teams, and never missed an episode of Wheel of Fortune. She loved a good cup of tea, a penny slot machine, and relaxing at the beach, enjoying the warmth of the sun.
She is survived by her children; Kathleen Mattoon (Ronald), Joanne O’Malley, and Robert O’Malley (Mary); her grandchildren; Michael Gouveia (Jisel), Ryan Mattoon (Brianna), Nicole Perez (Mark), and Robbie O’Malley; her great-grandchildren, Cella Mattoon and Kieran Mattoon; and her brother, Frank Brown (Barbara). She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Charles Rokosny, and her brother- and sister-in-law, Richard and Annette O’Malley, along with many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Martin O’Malley; her parents, George and Edith Brown; and her siblings, Georgina Hague (Allen) and Concetta Mulvanerton (Ed). She now rejoins her husband Martin in eternal rest, united once again in God’s love.
Visiting will be held on Sunday February 1st from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny. A funeral service will be held on Monday 10:00 am at St. Stephen’s Church. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Mausoleum in North Arlington, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Stephen’s Church. Please make your check payable to one of the following funds; Monsignor Adrian Maine Organ Fund, The Four Chaplains Scholarship Fund or The Charitable Fund for the poor.
