Pauline M. Zirch, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013, at The Elms of Cranbury. She was 92. She lived in Highland Park, East Brunswick, Milltown and most recently Kendall Park. Mrs. Zirch worked for Johns Manville in North Brunswick for many years, before retiring in 1985.

She was Past President of the Milltown Senior Citizens, and State President and Local President of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Pauline loved her family, who could do no wrong in her eyes. She enjoyed entertaining and having fun. She was an avid traveler who loved good food and people in general. Later in life, she became a passionate reader and collector of books and movies.

She's predeceased by her granddaughter, Tammy Zirch. Surviving are her daughters, Rita, and her husband Frank Pasquarello of East Windsor and Alice Donnolly of Monroe; her sons, Thomas, and his wife Caroline Zirch of East Brunswick and Edward, and his wife Pam Zirch of GA; her sister, Estelle of Neptune; 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

A Gathering will be held on Friday, from 12 noon - 2:00 pm at The Crabiel Home for Funerals, 170 N Main St-at Riva Ave., Milltown. A Memorial Blessing will be held at 1:30 pm during the gathering. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , www.cancer.org. You may sign the "obituary" email "guestbook" at www.crabiel.com