Anita Mary Hafner (nee Kurtz), of Closter, NJ  passed away peacefully on Friday January 5, 2024. She was born on October 11, 1937 in New York City to Stephen and Mary Kurtz.

She was predeceased by her husband John G. Hafner in 1997.

Anita leaves behind and will be missed by her children June McMorrow (Bob) and Steven (Debbie).  She was the beloved Grandmother of Bobby (Ali) McMorrow, Patrick McMorrow and Erica DiMarzo, Kevin (Melanie) McMorrow, Shane (Devin) McMorrow and Lauren Hafner. Loving Great Grandmother of Colin, Brady, Quinn and Annie Mae McMorrow.

Anita was the former owner of the Red Maple in Closter, NJ and the Stein N Steer in Norwood, NJ. After many years in the restaurant business she started a new career as an office assistant at ECCS Child Care in Norwood, NJ. She remained in that position for 43 years until the age of 85. She loved her job and seeing the children every day. It gave her life purpose and meaning.

She was a loving, devoted Mother who would do anything for her family and never stopped worrying about them. She was a lover of animals and religiously made sure the wild birds got fed everyday.

The family will receive visitors on Monday January 8th, from 4-7 p.m. at Moritz Funeral Home, Closter, NJ with services at the funeral home on Tuesday January 9th at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers one may donate to NORWOOD FOOD PANTRY: 66 Summit St. Norwood, NJ 07648

http://www.holycommunionnorwood.com/food-pantry/