Lillian Rose Firus celebrated her 98th birthday mere weeks before she passed away on February 3, 2025. Lillian was born in Ocean City, New Jersey, to the late Charles and Addie Steelman. Raised in Tuckerton, she moved to Millville as a young adult. After working in a candy factory making saltwater taffy in Atlantic City, she lived in Lindenwold and New Egypt before returning to Millville to raise three children with her husband. She worked for Rennoc Corp. at Millville Airport, where she sewed Christmas stockings.

Lillian was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge of Vineland. She enjoyed taking day trips to Ocean City beach & boardwalk; browsing thrift shops, flea markets, and yard sales for good deals; crocheting; and spending time with her grandkids, who lovingly refer to her as “Mom-Mom.”

Lillian is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel R. Firus, Sr., and her son, Daniel R. Firus, Jr., as well as all eight of her siblings: Ralph Cox, Emily Easmunt, Hank Steelman, Jobie W. Steelman, Laura Robinson, Mary J. Jenkins, Ethel Biener, and Delsea Grant.

She is survived by her son Bruce Firus, daughter-in-law Dawn Firus, daughter Brenda Boston, son-in-law Stephen Boston, and eight grandchildren: Jenna Firus Osborne, Michele Firus Ryan and husband Andy Ryan, Jessica Boston, Melissa Tuttle and husband Dean Tuttle, Sean Firus and wife Anna Firus, Kyle Firus and wife Victoria Firus, Joshua Firus and wife Hailey Firus, and Jillian Firus.

Lillian Rose also leaves behind eight great-grandchildren: Alice Rose Tuttle, Darrien Ryan, Anakin Ryan, Regan Osborne, Riley Osborne, Redly Firus, Jasper Firus, and Amari Firus.

Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Christy Funeral Home, 11 West Broad Street, Millville, NJ, 08332. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 am. Burial will follow the funeral service. Lillian will be buried beside her husband at the Cumberland County Veterans’ Cemetery, 136 Trench Road, Bridgeton, NJ, 08302. Memories of Lillian and condolences for her family may be shared on her tribute wall.