Lorri Opitz, MA
Director of Bereavement
Lorri has been a counselor at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement center for over 25 years making her a “seasoned” counselor. She is experienced in working with children, teens, and adults and feels it is a privilege to walk alongside those who are grieving. Lorri strives to empower her clients to find meaning and pleasure in their lives after loss. Throughout her time at the Bereavement Center Lorri has been a guest speaker at churches, hospitals, and schools within the community. Lorri has presented many trainings offered at the bereavement center such as Bereavement Facilitator Training, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice Volunteer Training, and Healing in the Classroom.
Lorri takes great pride in the creation and implementation of the cutting-edge thematic Children’s Art Bereavement Program offered several times throughout the year for ages 6-12. This program teaches grief concepts in a fun, developmentally appropriate way for children to learn and remember as they process their feelings.
Lorri facilitates the Sussex County support groups on the first and third Wednesday of the month as well as the Newton High School support group.
Lorri graduated with a master’s degree in Counseling from Montclair State University in 1997. She is married with four children and two very special granddaughters. In her time away from the office, Lorri enjoys party planning, crafting, and summers.
Angela Edson
MSW, LSW, BA
Bereavement Specialist
Angela joined the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center in September of 2020. Angela enjoys companioning those who have experienced a loss through cancer and other long-term, chronic illnesses. She is comfortable working with those who have experienced a loss through death in other manners as well. Angela holds a special place in her heart for companioning grieving young adults who are navigating life transitions but finds it rewarding and an honor to journey with all different types of people. She strives to empower grievers by creating a nurturing environment where they feel safe and comfortable to explore their loss.
Angela facilitates the Pike County support group on the 4th Tuesday of each month, the Pet Loss Support group the second Wednesday of each month, and the North Warren High School support group.
Angela attended Ramapo College of New Jersey for both her graduate and undergraduate studies. She holds a Master of Social Work degree and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Angela is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of New Jersey and Pennsylvania and is working toward clinical licensure under the supervision of Marlina Schetting, MSW, LCSW, CT.
When Angela isn’t at work, she enjoys spending time with her cat and loved ones. Some of her hobbies and interests include crafting and listening to audiobooks.
Megan Fiorenzo, MSW
Bereavement Specialist
Megan started working at the bereavement center in 2023 but has worked at KAQ hospice for over three years
She enjoys working with individuals whose loved ones were on hospice and is comfortable working with those who have experienced a loss through death in other manners as well.
She is a big believer in mental health and practicing self-care.
She graduated with a MSW from Rutgers and her undergrad is in Family Science and Human Development from Montclair State.
Megan is the Hackettstown Counselor and runs the Bereavement group there which takes place on the Third Tuesday of every month
When she is not at work she enjoy spending time with my family, friends, going for walks with my dog, reading, and doing yoga.