Eileen Markenstein Death – Dead | Passed Away – Obituary
Eileen Markenstein Death – Dead: A great loss was made known to InsideEko. As friends and families of the deceased are mourning the passing of their loved and cherished Eileen Markenstein.
Having heard about this great loss, the family of this individual is passing through pains, mourning the unexpected passing of their beloved.
This departure was confirmed through social media posts made by Twitter users who pour out tributes, and condolences to the family of the deceased.
Eileen Markenstein “single-handedly took a dilapidated cemetery with over grown grass, covered tombstones, and forgotten people and turned it into a fitting memorial for countless lives of people that dated back to the Revolutionary War,” Mayor Steven Fulop reflected.
So many beautiful, deserved tributes pouring out to Eileen Markenstein this morning in Jersey City. She breathed life into the The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery. It is a space that honors our past and nurtures our present due to her tireless efforts. RIP to one of Jersey City’s best.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Eileen Markenstein, President and Director of the Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery. Eileen was born and raised in Jersey City, and attended St. Aloysius High School and St. Peters’ College. She always loved Jersey City and the Jersey City Cemetery, where much of her family is buried. Eileen dedicated her life to the perpetual protection and preservation of the historic cemetery, and was building a plan for a major restoration, including the creation of a historic museum in the caretaker house, and restoration of the beautiful garden landscape that once existed on the grounds. Eileen’s vision included historical landmark status, educational programs and lectures, walking tours and other special events.
We hope to see these efforts come to fruition in the future and will always be in debt to her preservation efforts and historical knowledge of the Jersey City Cemetery. She saved this historic landmark and will be greatly missed.
Eileen Markenstein would always tell me not to worry when things got hectic and that things would work out. She dealt with crisis with comfort and compassion, and she brought so much happiness to those around her. It is selfish to ask, but we need you to help us deal with your loss. Thank you for all your love Eileen I know you run with the angels now.
Woke up this morning and heard the news that Jersey City and the World suddenly lost their friend and protector Eileen Markenstein. She was a force of nature and a symbol of all that is great in humanity. Eileen’s love light shone so bright that at times you could do nothing else but smile and bask in it. My wife, Arielle, and I are just lucky to have been able to call her a friend and have shared so many happy moments with her at the amazing sanctuary she maintained and protected fearlessly for future generations to enjoy. Sending our love this morning to the thousands and thousands of lives she touched. Aart Markenstein we love you and are here for you! Love is eternal.
The first picture is from Arielle and I’s Wedding Reception on October 1st 2017 that Eileen graciously hosted.
The second picture is from this year’s annual Black History Month Celebration where we honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice throughout our Nation’s history and their final resting place. Eileen loved historic preservation almost as much as she loved helping people. Most of the time those causes marched in lockstep. Miss you already, Eileen.
We are still working on getting more details about the death, as family statement on the death is yet to be released.