Eleanor LeConey Martin (nee Berger)
Eleanor LeConey Martin (nee Berger)
Although she may have been the greatest Girl Scout Leader in Riverside, Eleanor wore many hats throughout her 93 years. Her proudest hat she wore was the one that said Mommom. Eleanor was Mommom to more then just the 17 grandchildren and greats of her own, but also to their spouses, friends, and neighbors. Eleanor was born to the late Etta and George Berger on November 7th 1931. Her early life was spent being the best sister. This gave her the ability to have the patience of a saint as waiting for one bathroom was not easy. Her favorite memories of High School included her Sports Night dancing with her friends. Still to this day Maroon Most Mighty. She met the love of her life in High School. They married and were blessed with 6 children. Unfortunately their marriage was cut short. She later married again and was blessed to have another son. Her later years she enjoyed her time in OC talking with her friends on the porch. Some say she was the greatest landlord as she let weeks pass without being paid.
She then went on to live the snowbirds dream of spending winters in FL and summers in NJ. She spent her last moments in her “tin house”.
Eleanor was predeceased by both of her husbands Donald LeConey Sr. and Joseph Martin. Her sisters Norma and Marie. In 2002 the loss of her grandson Timmy shattered her world. Death was no stranger to Eleanor though as she was also predeceased by numerous relatives including her brother in laws, a son in law and many friends.
Eleanor was survived by her children: Donald (Susan), Michele (Anthony), Timothy (Sarah), Craig (Christine), Chirstopher (Jillian), Annemarie (Bartholomew), and Thomas. Also her sisters Jackie and Joyce.
Please join us as we remember 93 amazing years on September 5, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 11am, at Jesus the Good Shepherd (St Joseph’s Site, 524 Warren Street, Beverly NJ) Entombment St Peters Cemetery, Riverside NJ. Donations may be made to Ennoble Care Hospice, 1000 Haddonfield Berlin Rd., Suite 200, Voorhees NJ.
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Mrs. LeConey was one of the sweetest moms in our kid packed neighborhood in Riverside. Like my
Mom, she lost her husband way too young and was raising a large family in a home always open to extra kids. She was sweet, kind and beautiful. Though it’s been many decades since being her neighbor, I will always remember her with love and affection. My deepest sympathy to Timmy, Mickey, Craig and the rest of the wonderful LeConey/Martin/Berger family.
such a beautiful human being. I was lucky enough to know her.
she will be missed by all.
love and hugs to the entire family
My Aunt Betty Berger and Eleanor were first cousins, Georgie Berger was her uncle and my great Uncle. Eleanor kept in touch and exchanged gifts up until 2022 when Betty died. Thank you to Eleanor’s remaining sister and the LeConey family. She will be reunited with sisters Marie and Norma and my sister Relda Berger Hekierski now partying over the rainbow. .