Obituary of Joan H. McBride-Omsberg

McBride-Omsberg, Joan Marie (nee Hurley), 76 of Wyckoff passed away January 2, 2016 after a 10 year battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Born in Brookline, MA to Edmund and Helen Hurley, she and her twin brother, John, entered the world on July 23, 1939. While growing up in Brookline, she summered in Goose Rocks Beach, Maine, where they owned a home on the ocean called The Anchorage. After high school, she attended Trinity College (Washington, DC) where she met Daniel J. McBride (Georgetown University) to whom she was married for 30 years, raising four boys; Daniel, Sean, James and Stephen. They resided in Franklin Lakes, NJ where the family managed several real estate businesses and construction concerns. Her husband, Daniel passed away in 1991. In 1996 Joan moved to Wyckoff and on December 17, 1997 she married Charles Omsberg, a real estate Broker with McBride Agency, Franklin Lakes, NJ. Joan is predeceased by her parents, Edmund (1980) and Helen (1987) Hurley; her twin brother, John (1946), her first husband, Daniel (1991), and her second son, Sean (2003). Joan is survived by husband Charles Omsberg; her sons, Daniel and wife Kerry (children Shea and Quinn) of Franklin Lakes, NJ; Jamie of Lake Tahoe, CA and Stephen and wife Kim (children Amber and Allie) of Franklin Lakes, NJ, a sister, Patricia Rife (husband Bob) of Tacoma, WA; a brother, Edmund of New York City. Also surviving are brother and sister-in-laws: Timothy (Marcia) McBride; Tonya McBride: Philip (MerrieEd) Omsberg; James (Kathleen) Omsberg; Andrea Omsberg and many nieces and nephews and extended family members. Since childhood, Joan possessed a strong and vibrant personality. Her charm, wit and beauty continually attracted friends and admirers of all ages. She enjoyed life and touched many friends and family with her support and generosity. We are so fortunate to have been part of her life and will always love and miss her. Visitation will take place on Friday, January 8, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 9:45 AM at Most Blessed Sacrament RC Church, 787 Franklin Lakes Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ with the interment to follow at Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes, NJ. Donations in Joan’s honor can be made to: American Red Cross, 74 Godwin Ave., Ridgewood, N.J. 07450 or OASIS- A Haven for Women and Children, 59 Mill Street, Paterson, NJ 07501, or a charity of your choice.