Emma (Moricz Jarrett
Lakewood, California
Emma Marie Jarrett passed away from this life Friday, January 25th, 2019 at age 94 of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles (Jerry), brother, Archie, sisters, Ida Bua and Olga Raymond and is survived by her loving son and caregiver, Charles Jr. (Charlie) of Lakewood, sister Vilma Donofrio of Bessemer, PA and several nieces and nephews throughout the country.
Emma was born October 15, 1924 in West Ashford, Connecticut as the fourth of five children to Ethel and Arpad Moricz. After spending her youth in New England, Emma moved to Southern California in the late 1950's where she met and married Charles, a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy and eventually settled down in Lakewood, California. For many years, she was employed at Crown Bowl in North Long Beach, California.
In Lakewood, Emma was surrounded by wonderful friends and neighbors who, throughout her later life, blessed her with their love and companionship. She enjoyed socializing with them, spending time with her son and his good friends, playing cards, TV game shows and country music.
There will be a gathering of remembrance, Thursday, February 21st, 2019 at Luyben Dilday Mortuary, 5161 E. Arbor Road, Long Beach, CA 90808, from 5 - 7 pm. Burial will take place Friday, February 22nd at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 at 10 am.
Luyben Dilday Mortuary (562) 425-6401
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