Mary Patricia (Flip) Foster, age 96 passed away peacefully on November 19, 2021. Mary was born in Ambler, PA on August 8, 1925, the oldest of five children of the late Madeline (Grasso) and Angelo Palumbo. She was married to her husband James I. Foster, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, James I. Foster Jr., two grandchildren, Alexander James and Nicholas Leigh Foster, a brother, Anthony Palumbo, Hatboro, PA and sister, Rose Barnes of California. Flip attended Abington High School and raised her family in Jenkintown, PA. She played her part in the war effort by being a “Rosie the Riveter” to help make ordnance for the Allies. She earned her beautician license in 1958 and continued to work into her late 80s. She also frequented the LA Fitness gym on a daily basis into her 90s. Flip enjoyed traveling, socializing and her family. Flip’s family will greet relatives and friends from 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM and a funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 AM, both at Immaculate Conception BVM Church 606 West Ave. in Jenkintown, PA 19046. Her internment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham, PA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mary’s name to debra of America (debra.org). Services entrusted to Joseph J. McGoldrick Funeral Home and condolences may be made at www.mcgoldrickfh.com
Immaculate Conception BVM Church
Immaculate Conception BVM Church
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