Mary Jane Dowd Padula Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Mary Jane Dowd Padula of High Bridge, New Jersey, born in Brooklyn, New York, who passed away on January 15, 2021 at the age of 87. 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, John Dowd and Elizabeth Cook Dowd; her former husband Joseph Vincent Padula; her son Joseph; and her son-in-law Craig "Butch" Ward.

She is survived by: her husband Joe; her granddaughter Mary; her children, Deborah (James Stuckey), Elizabeth Ann Ward, Vincent Padula (Irene), Peter Padula (Tina), James Padula, Bernadette (Christopher Wescott) and Maria Latargia; and her grandchildren, Craig Ward, Nicole Stuckey, James Stuckey, Danielle Stuckey, Anthony Padula, Christine Padula, Nicholas Padula, Peter Padula, Joseph Padula, Angelo Padula, Melissa Padula, Jessica Wescott, Samantha Wescott, Emily Wescott, Alyssa Latargia and Jake Latargia. She is also survived by great grandchild due in March 2021; numerous extended family; and many dear friends.

Please note: due to the current pandemic, only immediate family is able to attend in person.

For those who wish to honor Mary's life, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph's Church at the address above or online by clicking HERE.