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Carole Devecka Obituary
AGE: 68 ? Toms River
Carole Devecka, 68, of Toms River, New Jersey, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. Carole was born June 29, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York to Lillian and Seraphino Tortorici. She was raised in the Bronx then resided in Toms River, New Jersey for the last 20 years. Carole was the founder and director of Tomorrow's Promise in Jackson, New Jersey and was also well-known for her efforts helping troubled teenagers regain control of their lives. She was a former Recreation Director for Jackson Township and Director of Activities for the YMCA of Lakewood, New Jersey. While she considered her extensive and devoted family to be her greatest accomplishment, she dedicated a large portion of her life to charitable pursuits, especially those involving seriously ill children and their families. She was a grant writer for various non-profit organizations and worked as a volunteer for charities including, "Helping Hands Loving Hearts" and Deborah Heart and Lung Center. Carole also enjoyed inspirational writing and is best known for her weekly "God Given Daisies" column published online. As anyone who knew her can attest, her other interests were truly too numerous to list and in her own words declared, "I wanted to see it all, be it all, taste it all".
Carole is survived by her mother, Lillian, her husband, Richard, seven children, thirteen grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, Tuesday February 22, 2011 at Abundant Grace Church, 108 Indian Head Rd ? Rte 571, Toms River, NJ 08753. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.kedzfuneralhome.com
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February 24, 2011
So sorry for your loss. I haven't seen you guys and many years but I have many fond memories. Love and friendship always, Roselle Albino
Dena Brinkman
February 20, 2011
My deepest condolences to Scott and his family!!!!
Patricia Wood
February 20, 2011
Rich, Faye, Scott, Robin & Family,
I am truly saddened by Caroles passing. I have wonderful memories of her and our years together as friends and family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Pat Wood
Tiffani Iavarone-Policriti
February 20, 2011
I'm very sorry to hear of Carole's passing. My brother, Joey, and I were members of her Tomorrow's Promise camp for many years. She was a loving woman and I'll never forget her smiling face and love for the people around her. May she rest in peace.
Love, Tiffani & Joseph Iavarone
Lee Cook
February 20, 2011
To All of Carol's family, Carol was a extra special person. She showed the right way to live with love and truthfulness. She adored her family, all of them. The children that went to Tomorrow;s Promise in Jackson, are much better people today because Carol cared for them all.,tought them the right way in this world,and what was right or wrong. Carol, you were one special person, and all I can say now to you is, Thank you for allowing me to know you, and now, rest in peace, your job is done.Your family will go on knowing they had the best Wife, Mom, Daughter, and Grandma God put on this earth.With much admoration to you. Lee Cook
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