Louise Valerie Wayne

August 31, 1932 - October 9, 2021

Louise Valerie Wayne, 89 of Old Bridge Township, New Jersey passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Born Wednesday, August 31, 1932 in Plainfield, New Jersey, Louise was the daughter of the late Harold and Ada Crosby. Louise was raised in Queens, NY, her family would eventually relocate to the Bronx. Louise was a graduate of Walton High School in the Bronx. She would meet and marry the love of her life, Joseph Wayne. The couple would start a family of their own in the Bronx. Eventually they would settle in Old Bridge, NJ, where they would raise their children. Louise worked for many years at the JC Penney Catalog store in East Brunswick. Louise was a devout catholic and an active member of the Most Holy Redeemer Parish. She enjoyed listening to music and singing and was a member of a local choir. Louise had artistic abilities and enjoyed spending time sketching, calligraphy, and sewing. More than all else, Louise enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Louise was predeceased by her beloved husband of 43 years Joseph and by her brother Milton Crosby. Louise is survived for her loving children, Stephen (Debra), Robert (Denise), Patricia Bair (Thomas), Kathryn Sanchez (Carlos), by her cherished grandchildren, Joseph, Stephen, Christopher, Thomas, Jessica, and Alicia, by her cherished 11 and soon to be 12th great grandchild. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at the Most Holy Redeemer Church, 133 Amboy Road, Matawan, New Jersey. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at Most Holy Redeemer Church located at 133 Amboy Road Matawan, New Jersey 07747. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, South Amboy, NJ. In lieu of flowers the Wayne family asks that donations in Louise's memory are made to the Most Holy Redeemer Church.