Obituary of Genevieve M Treich

Genevieve M. Treich, 83, of Basking Ridge passed away suddenly on January 25, 2017 at Morristown Medical Center. Genevieve was born in Great Meadows, NJ. She moved to Jersey City before settling in Basking Ridge where she spent most of her life. She achieved her Bachelor's Degree in education. She then opened up a childcare, Small Society Academy, and was the owner/director since 1974. She touched so many hearts of children and their families. Genevieve was a member of St. Bernards Church in Bernardsville. When she had free time she loved to spend it with her grandchildren. She also loved to cook for family gatherings. Genevieve is predeceased by her loving husband Edward in 2016. She is survived by her four children, Edward Treich of Manville, NJ, Kevin Treich and wife Maureen of Harmony, NJ, Donna McCrea and husband Don of Bernardsville, NJ, Glenn Treich of Basking Ridge, NJ. Her 12 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Also survived by her brother Chester Butkiewicz. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home, 101 S. Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ from 2:00-4:00pm & 6:00-8:00pm. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 10:00am at St. Bernards Church, 88 Claremont Road, Bernardsville, NJ. Burial will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Memorial Sloan Kettering, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065, or online www.mskcc.org. For further information please contact Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home, or to light an online condolence candle please visit www.gcfuneralhome.com