Obituary of Jenny Tryanowski

Jenny Tryanowski, nee Schmidt,of Upper Saddle River died on Thursday, May 15, 2014. She was 87. Born in Katharinenfeld-Tiflis, Russia she moved to Germany before immigrating to the United States in 1948to marry William W. Tryanowski. Jenny was a homemaker, a member of Zion Lutheran Church since 1964, was an active member of the Women of the ELCA serving as President for several years. Jenny was a church lector, communion assistant, taught Sunday school, served on the church council and organized many church functions and events. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years, William W. Tryanowski, her son William Tryanowski Jr., sister Gertrud Arenz and son-in-law Greg Raffaelli. She is survived by her three daughters: Karen Olszewski and her husband Thomas of Upper Saddle River, Lisa Raffaelli of Midland Park and Joy Tryanowski of Upper Saddle River; four grandchildren: William and Analise Olszewski, Lauren and Ryan Raffaelli; and her brother Helmut Schmidt of Marburg, Germany. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2014 at 3:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Church, 96 E. Allendale Ave., Saddle River, NJ 07458. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jenny's memory may be made to Zion Lutheran Church at the address listed above, noting in the memo - Tryanowski Memorial. Arrangements were by Vander Plaat Funeral Home, (vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff.