It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mary Ellen Rustum of Maplewood, New Jersey, born in Kearny, New Jersey, who passed away on September 29, 2022, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Kathleen Hoey and John Hoey; and her brothers, Jack and Kevin. She is survived by : her husband Edwin Wadie Rustum; her children, John, William and Kathleen; her children-in-law, Paige Rustum, Jennifer Rustum and Peter O'Neill; and her grandchildren, Juliana, Eliza, Luke, Lucinda, Annabelle and Jack Rustum. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary Ellen's memory to: Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, 217 Prospect Street, South Orange, NJ 07079, or Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, Development Office, 590 North 7th Street, Newark, NJ 07107 In memory of Mary Ellen Rustum.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jacob A. Holle & Preston Funeral Homes