Else O. Szynalski

Born on March 16, 1943 in Copenhagen, Denmark, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Kirsten Ostergaard Christiansen.

She previously worked for Bamberger's -Macy's as an assistant manager. Else later in life became a caregiver for the disabled at Hunterdon Developmental Center in Clinton, NJ.
She loved to travel, enjoyed painting, crocheting, and sewing. Else was an avid local volunteer for many years. Else will forever be remembered by her family, extended family and friends for her unconditional love and generosity.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Ted J. Szynalski, who passed away on December 15, 1998; her brother, Ole Christiansen; and her sister, Birthe Christiansen.

Else is survived by her loving children, Susan DeGasperis and her husband Matthew of Clinton, NJ, and Dennis Szynalski and his wife Laura of Boiling Springs, SC; her brother, Per Christiansen of Copenhagen, Denmark, and loving grandchildren, Scott and Amanda DeGasperis, and Andrew and Kayla Szynalski.

A calling hour will be held on Friday, July 17, 2020 from 10 to 11 a.m. at The Finegan Funeral Home, 302 Heckman St., Phillipsburg, NJ, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Else to Norwescap, 350 Marshall St., Phillipsburg, NJ 08865.