Gertrude Mae Brier

June 4, 1931 – December 18, 2023

Gertrude Mae Brier, 92, of Port Richmond, peacefully passed away at home on December 18, 2023.

Born on June 4, 1931, in the Bronx to the late Francis and Georgiana Wagner, Gertrude graduated from St. Barnabas High School. She went on to earn an associate’s degree from Westchester Community College, and began her career as a foreign receiving teller with Citibank, Manhattan.

At a July 4th celebration on Staten Island, she met her future husband, Ronald, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. Together, they raised 7 children, creating cherished memories through family camping trips and beach vacations to LBI. Gertrude found joy in beachside moments, even in the rain.

After a hiatus from her career to prioritize her family, Gertrude resumed working in 1980 as an administrative assistant at The College of Staten Island. Her educational journey continued with a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the City University of New York in 1992, followed by a master’s degree in liberal studies from CSI. Becoming an adjunct lecturer in 1998, she taught Microsoft Office to new students and received the Presidents Dolphin Award in recognition of her contributions.

Beyond her professional life, Gertrude was an avid reader and a skilled knitter and crocheter, delighting in creating blankets and sweaters for family and friends.

Gertrude is survived by her sons William (Joy), Michael of DWG, PA, Daniel (Anna) and her daughters Anne-Marie (Brian) of Westfield, NJ Elizabeth-Anne Turkovic (Nick) of Lincroft, NJ; Christine-Anne (Eric) of Lincroft, NJ; She is also survived by 12 grandchildren: Kristen-Anne Cauterucci (Anthony), Kelly-Anne, Katherine, Evan, Robert (Tori) Stephen, Matthew, Emily, Kimberly, Kaitlyn, Aidan, and Allison; 2 great-grandsons, Leo and Nicholas as well as her brother Frank Wagner (Laura) of Brooklyn, NY.

She was predeceased in death by her husband, Ronald J. Sr., sons Ronald Jr., Robert, John and her brother, Robert Wagner.

Devoted to the Church of St. Roch, Gertrude attended daily mass, served as a lector, and acted as a Eucharistic Minister. She cherished moments spent with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren,  hosting numerous First Sunday dinners.

A beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Gertrude will be forever missed by all who love her.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) or Church of St. Roch.