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Amanda L. Gambacorto
AGE: 21 • Belford
Amanda L. Gambacorto, 21, of the Belford section of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2014. She was born in Red Bank, NJ, and was a lifelong resident of Belford. She was a 2011 graduate of Middletown High School North, where she was in the National Honor Society, and where she was involved in many clubs and activities. Amanda was to begin her senior year at Stony Brook University in Long Island, where she was studying Environment Humanities and Philosophy. She was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority. Amanda was a parishioner at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Middletown, where she received her sacraments.
Amanda received her First Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do. She was an avid reader and an amazing writer. She thoroughly enjoyed music. She loved to laugh, and enjoyed making others laugh. Her sense of humor was beyond her years. She was known for her "Amanda-isms".
She had a smile as bright as her mind, and as big as her heart. She enjoyed cooking, rock climbing, and skateboarding. Amanda loved going to the Balloon Festival every year with her Mom, and taking long drives with no destination in mind. In her younger years, she enjoyed going to the car races with her Dad, as well as participating in numerous Holmdel Kiwanis events with him. She had an adventurous spirit.
Amanda loved visiting her family in Maine, where she often spent her Holidays. She loved the beach, where she would sit and read. She enjoyed being outdoors and being with nature. Amanda was a kind and generous person, who was often involved in fundraising events. She was always available to help anyone in need.
In her short life, Amanda touched many lives. If she touched your life once, you were touched forever.
Amanda was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Joseph and Elsie Gambacorto, and her maternal grandparents, John and Joyce Stanislawczyk.
Surviving are her parents, Dawn Gambacorto and Guy Gambacorto. Her maternal aunts, Lori (Thomas) Enny, and Julie (Patrick) Devenny. Her cousins, Thomas Enny III, Alyssa Enny, Kayla Slover and Ethan Zito. Her paternal aunts and uncles, Johnny (Martha) Vetterl, Nancy Vetterl, Vinny Vetterl, Harriet Harber, Thomas (Theresa) Gambacorta, Dominick (Janet) Gambacorto, Pauline Gambacorto, Angie Mills, JoAnn Richardson, Gary (Natasha) Gambacorto, and numerous cousins, including Nicole Gambacorto and Robert Gambacorto.
Amanda leaves behind a very special cousin, Margaret Jenkins.
Amanda also leaves behind her two best friends, Vikkie Joel and Lauren Cisneros, her friend and college roommate, Kristen Lee, and all her Sorority sisters.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2014 from 4-8 pm at Mary, Mother of God Church, 19 Cherry Tree Farm Rd., Middletown. A Funeral Liturgy will be offered on Friday, August 22, 2014 at 10:30 am at St. Mary's Chapel, 26 Leonardville Rd., Middletown. Guests are asked to arrive at the Chapel between 10:15 and 10:30 am. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown.
Repass will be held at Jacques Reception Center, 500 Palmer Ave., in North Middletown, immediately following the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: The Sharing Network, 691 Central Ave., New Providence, NJ 07974 or to: Green Peace at: greenpeace.org. For more information, to send condolences or for directions, please visit www.pflegerfh.com.
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Amanda, when I think back on my son's years at MHSN, your smiling face is a wonderful memory. I never minded driving you home. You were such a positive, bright light. I know you're at peace with the angels. Please know you are remembered with great affection and admiration. You cross my mind many times throughout the year. Bless you, sweet Amanda.
Anne Mikolay
School
August 14, 2023
Amanda, I think of you very often. You were a special young lady. I'm glad I knew you. Be at peace with the angels.
Anne Mikolay
August 14, 2022
Amanda, up in heaven, I think about you very often. You were a bright light. I enjoyed driving you home from school and chatting with you. Matthew was talking about you just the other day. God bless you and keep you, and may He hold your Mom and Dad close. Prayers to all.
Luv, Annie Mikolay
Anne Mikolay
Friend
August 15, 2020
Still thinking of you guys and I will say a prayer for Amanda. MR. D rich dalfonzo
rich dalfonzo
August 14, 2020
Guy, I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain and sorrow. I know she was your life, but she will live within you forever. Deepest Sympathy
Lee Caruso
August 29, 2014
I have no words to express how sad & sorry I am for your loss. I have been heart sick since learning of Amanda's tragic accident. I only hope that in the difficult days ahead, friends & family will be there for you as often & whenever you need comfort & understanding. I can see Amanda's wonderful spirit & personality in her beautiful smile. I hope time will replace your sadness & emptiness with memories of so many happier times until you meet again. She will never be forgotten. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. Love & many hugs...
Candy Jascott Kostival
August 27, 2014
DEAR DAWN & GUY, I KNOW THERE ARE NO WORDS OF COMFORT AT THIS TIME,HOWEVER MAY FAITH UPHOLD YOU&LOVING MEMORIES TO CARRY YOU THROUGH.PLEASE KNOW OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY,LOVE TERESA,BRAD,TREVOR& MATT BEHRMAN
August 23, 2014
We are extending our thoughts and prayers to the Gambacorto family that you have peace and comfort for the most precious gift, a child, your daughter, Amanda. Please accept our Deepest Sympathy.
Chuck & Sandra Zewecke
Daniel & Andrew White's grandparents
August 23, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Guy and Dawn. I will cherish the photos I have of Amanda and the youth group at King of Kings. She was our angel then, now, and forever. Love, prayers, and friendship, Nancy.
Nancy Scharff
August 22, 2014
God Bless Amanda
Barry & Brandon Yager
August 22, 2014
Dear Guy & Dawn ,I am so sorry for your loss.I pray for your entire family.So sorry
Jennifer Yager
August 22, 2014
Dawn, we are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you. It's so hard to find words. We love you.
Bart & Dee Tattersall
August 22, 2014
Dear Guy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathy. Please convey my conndolences to Amandas mother. My love and prayers are with both of you.
Chuchie Willy
Wilma Robertazzi
August 21, 2014
RIP Amanda, I pray for God to comfort your family and friends.
Carolyn Hooper-Reaves
August 21, 2014
Dear Guy and Dawn,
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and strength. I will never forget your kindness to me and my family in our time of sorrow. Amanda will always be in your heart and take comfort in the fact that you will see her again someday. You are in my prayers.
Marilynn Turner
August 21, 2014
Dear Guy and Dawn;
I am so sorry for your loss. Amanda is now looking down at you both and she will always be with you in spirit. My prayers are with both of you. Pauline
August 21, 2014
Dear Dawn & Guy
I am so sorry for your loss and family tragedy. I will say a prayer for you and your entire family. I didn't know Amanda but can tell how loved she is and how beautiful if a person she was. Hang in there.
Joel & Lisa Maclean
August 21, 2014
Dear Guy and Dawn,
Our deepest sorrows for the lost of your precious daughter. Always in our prayers, Steve Blauvelt and Deanna Driscoll
August 21, 2014
Sending thoughts to all who loved Amanda, and smiling for getting to be one of those lucky souls. Love you Amanda. <3
Andi Burrows
August 20, 2014
I danced with Amanda in the the King of King Shows. Now she will dance with the angels!
Jean Davidson
August 20, 2014
Dear Dawn & Guy,
Our sincere condolences and prayers to you and your family. May God shine his light upon you and love surround you. He will keep her in his arms.
Love,
Cousin-Terry Russo Hudak
Terry Russo-Hudak
August 20, 2014
Dear Guy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless Amanda and welcome her with open arms.
Rick and Elvira Wyman
Rick Wyman
August 20, 2014
DAWN AND GUY i can never express my feelings as u cant yours but we learn to live with it remember the love humor and fun youn had as i m sure she does love to you and family always be at peace as amanda wants learn to love and laugh again at some point learn to live again. love and resect martha delucia
August 20, 2014
Rest in paradise Amanda! You will be truly missed by everyone.. gone but never forgotten
Tara Slover
August 20, 2014
To the Family
It appears that this was a very focused fun loving individual. I know your heart is aching I cant even imagine what you must do tommorrow. Please love one another as she would want you to do and never let her beautiful spirit die
A Sorrowful Mother
August 20, 2014
Dear Guy and Family,
Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Lou & Maureen Croce
August 20, 2014
Dear Guy and Dawn,
We as a family are heartbroken with the news of Amanda,s passing. so many cherished memories spending time with the three of you. Amanda will remain forever in our hearts.
Paul,Susan,Shane,Ryan Collins
Susan Collins
August 20, 2014
Dawn, Guy and family, Our deepest condolences on your loss. Amanda was a beautiful young lady, a bright light. We were happy to have known her; she will be deeply missed. God bless you at this very difficult time. Much love and blessings, The Mikolay Family
Anne Mikolay
August 20, 2014
Dawn and Guy,
Words cannot express the heartache I am feeling for you right now. The shock and pain you are going through must be unbearable. I love you guys and I am sending you prayers and hugs.
Bobbie
August 20, 2014
Upon learning of Amanda's sudden passing, I was deeply saddened by the news of this loss to your family. I know that no mere words can describe the depths of your shared loved nor the pain of its loss. For what it's worth, I like to think that we never really lose the people we love. Their precious and unique influence on our lives remains a still vibrant part of us and that same loving essence never ceases to shape who we are and who we become because that special person was a part of our life. In turn, that piece of their love for us forever resonates within and we in turn pass along that eternal, loving presence we carry deep within us and place it into the hearts and souls of the people in our own lives who truly matter the most. You and your entire family are surrounded by that very love Amanda fostered and I sincerely hope that your present sorrow soon gives way to a joy that arises from the warmest, fondest memories of a treasured daughter and intimate friend. My most heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Tracy, Ray, Brian, Patrick & Michelle Laliberte
Brian Laliberte
August 20, 2014
Guy & Dawn,
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. I am so sorry for your loss.
Celine D.
Celine Davi
August 20, 2014
Dawn and Guy, My prayers have been with you since I heard. Words can't express what a tragedy this is. I can't imagine what you two are going through. I pray that God watches over you both and blesses you with peace and tranquility. Love Rosemarie Russo
August 20, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
AL PERRELLA
August 20, 2014
Dear Dawn and Guy, my heart is heaavy in sharing the loss of your daughter. I have no doubt that God has called her for a special purpose.
I remember you both with great admiration as two of the nicest students I have ever had.
Rich Dalfonzo
August 20, 2014
Guy
I am so sorry to read about the passing of your daughter. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Mike Lally
August 20, 2014
Amanda, you helped to make my last year of school one of the best ever. I know your spirit is with us all and that you will continue to be a light that shines and inspires. I love you. RIP
Mimi
August 20, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. She seemd to have so much good in her life. There should be more amanda's in this world. I use to be a very old neighbor of the Gambagorto's in belford. My condolences to all of the family & those who knew her.
Sincerely,
Linda Matthews Mott
Linda mott
August 20, 2014
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Deepest sympathy , Denise
Denise
August 20, 2014
Amanda
I love you and I'll miss you severely it wasn't too long ago I saw you and hugged and now your gained your wings
Rest in paradise
Nikki Montagna
August 20, 2014
My sincerest sympathies Guy & Dawn
I can't imagine your pain
Although Amanda was one in million and now the most beautiful angel
Nicole Montagna
August 20, 2014
Please accept our sincerest condolences Guy and Dawn. May God Bless you and give you strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Raz and Tom Appuliese
August 19, 2014
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