Mary Ellen Jenkins (nee Brighindi) passed peacefully away at her West Milford, NJ home on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was 75. Born and raised in Bridgeport, Ct, she had lived in Totowa Borough, NJ, before coming to West Milford Township 54 years ago. Ms. Jenkins had been an administrative assistant with the Processing Center Corporation of Franklin Lakes, NJ for many years, retiring only 3 months ago. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary (Ragusa) Brighindi, and siblings, Rose Marie Ledford and George Brighindi. Survivors include her two loving children, Bret Jenkins and his wife Lisa of West Milford, NJ, and Traci Jenkins of West Milford NJ; her beloved sister, Georgann Novak and her husband Jim of Montville, NJ; three cherished grandchildren, Cristina Tummillo, Jenna Tummillo, and Daniel Jenkins; her dear God-daughter, Tara Novak, and eight nieces and nephews. Funeral Services and interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa were held privately by for the family. A memorial gathering will be announced in the future. For those so desiring, memorial gifts to Disabled American Veterans (www.dav.org/donate) would be most appreciated by the family.