BURKERT, Elizabeth T. “Betty” (nee Fuchs), age 87, of Lodi, died on April 20, 2023. Born and raised in Appenzell, Switzerland for 19 years, she emigrated to the United States living in Union City and Garfield settling in Lodi 60 years ago. Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, and a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church where she was a member of the Rosary Society and Feast Committee. Betty is predeceased by her loving husband, Erwin Burkert in 2020, and her daughter-in-law, Veronica Burkert in 2018. She is survived by her beloved children, Ronald Burkert and wife Elaine and Lisa Gormeley and husband Thomas, five cherished grandchildren, Sean (Courtney), Katie, Kristen, Seamus and Michael. Visiting Monday 4 to 8 pm. The funeral is Tuesday, April 25, 2023, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 10:30 am followed by a 11:30 am mass at Our Lady of Mt. Virgin RC Church, Garfield. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Saddle Brook. The Burkert family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com