Mary C Folker

The going got tough, Mary got going. Her work ethic was forged as a young girl who was raised on her family’s farm. Widowed at a young age with two small boys, Mary put her nose to the grindstone. She worked as a hostess for the Dutch Inn, for the Swedesboro News, Russo plumbing, SEW Eurodrive and helped her brother at his farm. She provided for her family and fulfilled the role of both parents. Mary was always active at St. Joseph’s and was a lector, Eucharistic Minister, taught CCD, counted the collection, was on the bereavement committee and was financial secretary for the Single Parent Society. rn For the past 30 years she was tax collector in Woolwich Township. She started out part time and did most of the work out of her home. As the township grew, so did the position: her sarcastic sense of humor kept it all in check.rn Her meatballs and bruschetta were to die for. She never used any exact recipe, it was all by feel. In her spare time she enjoyed her grandchildren, Dancing with the Stars, cooking shows, HSN, reading and traveling the world. Among her many adventures were Italy, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.rn Through it all, Mary did it her way.rn She is survived by her sons, “Larry!!!” and “Eddie!!!”; her brother, Alfio (Betty) Cali, 3 grandchildren: Cali, Alexa, and Zachary; many cousins, nieces and nephews and her companion, Howard Sherwood. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Lewis and siblings, Joseph Cali and Sara Featherer.rn Come celebrate 77 great years Tuesday 6-8 pm and Wednesday 8:30 to 9:30 am at Daley Life Celebration Studio, Swedesboro. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 am at St. Joseph Church, Swedesboro. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.rn –