DRZYMALA, Mary A. (nee Pietrowski), age 76, of Clifton, died on September 17, 2022. Born in Passaic, Mary moved to Garfield settling in Clifton 48 years ago. She was a teacher for the Garfield Board of Education for 38 years retiring in 2008 and was a parishioner of Most Holy Name RC Church, Garfield, NJ. Mary is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Walter J. Drzymala in 2021. She is survived by her niece, Dawn Denizac (Erick Garcia) and great-niece, Kayla Denizac. Memorial Visiting Monday 2 to 4 pm followed by a 3:30 pm chapel service. In lieu of flowers the family will accept memorial gifts to the Clifton Animal Shelter. The Drzymala family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences visit aloiafuneral.com