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Jacquelyn McCabe Obituary
AGE: 71 • Manchester
Jacquelyn K. McCabe (nee Rihlmann, formerly Paluski), died Saturday, December 19, 2015 peacefully at her home. She was 71.
Born in Linden, she resided there before moving to Freehold and settled in Whiting 11 years ago.
Prior to retiring in 2008, she worked for 28 years at the EARLE Naval Base in Colts Neck. She was a member of the VFW Bamber location as well as the American Legion Ladies Auxillary Post 166 of Lakewood. Jacquelyn loved to sew and was a wonderful cook and baker. She was loving and devoted to her family, spending time with Lil G and will be missed.
She was predeceased by her brothers, Charles & Jerry.
Surviving is her loving husband of 11 years, William "Jody" McCabe; a son, Edward Paluski and his wife Minnie; a daughter, Mary Ann McAdoo and her husband Garret; a daughter, Kathy McCabe and her fiancée Matt; and a son Sean McCabe and his wife Jaime; a son Billy "Boy" McCabe; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; a sister, Katherine T. Rihlmann; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
A visitation will be held at D'Elia Funeral Home, 1300 Vermont Ave., Lakewood on Saturday, December 26, from 2-4 & 7-9PM. A private cremation will follow. For more information, or to post a tribute online, please visit www.deliafuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Jacquelyn's name to the Popcorn Park Zoo, PO Box 43, Forked River, NJ 08731.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jacquelyn McCabe
Amber McAdoo
February 28, 2016
Lil G.
One of the greatest memories I have of your Grandma is when I (and maybe even cousins Heather and Nicole!) was coming to surprise Dad for Father's Day weekend. I had made plans with Mary Ann and it never failed that I would get lost on my way once on the parkway. Mary Ann gave me your Grandma's number. Well, as with any other trip I made a wrong turn and called your Grandma and she just laughed and laughed and got me on track. Later that night or that weekend, your Grandma and GrandPop came over and we were laughing about it because she just couldn't figure out how I always came the same way and still made a wrong turn...she would be happy to know that I can now make the trip without wrong turns.
She was a wonderful lady and I loved listening to her stories!
Love and Prayers!
~Sissy and Jeff
Dan McAdoo
January 7, 2016
Praying for you guys. Love you!!!
Tom Towne
January 4, 2016
Mrs. P you were an amazing women, who always wore a smile. You loved your family more than anything else. I remember riding in the back of your 1980's Lincoln for a tour of Earle Naval Base with MA. Your laughter will be missed. Rest in peace.
January 4, 2016
Dear Maryann,Jody and Family, I will always remember Jackie for all the good times we had at the legion and picnics, she was truly an amazing women and will surely be missed by all. May she rest in peace.
The Lupo Family(Brick NJ)
Dan & Grace Perez
January 4, 2016
I will always remember The good times we had, and the laughter we shared. I had the opportunity of getting to know Jackie and her family. She was such a special person to us all who showed love to everyone around her. She was a true inspiration to us all. We love you and will miss you very much.
Kathy DiCristina Raney
January 3, 2016
I'm very sorry for your loss I worked with Jackie many years ago at NWS Earle. Reading all the kind words and stories everyone has shared brings back my own memories of her kindness and the smile she always had for everyone. May she rest in peace.
Bob Racz
January 3, 2016
Dear Maryann & Eddie , Me and Lily send our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. I heard how sweet your mom was through all the years growing up and I am sure she is still smiling down on you all.
Theresa Holman Donley
January 3, 2016
Jackie and my parents were very close friends. A woman who held herself with a quiet charm. When she was with me as a child she would always have a quick wit to make me laugh. She was a mother and wife of paramount grace. I spent many weekends at her home as Maryann's friend. She had a skill of being able to see what a child needed or was thinking, for me it was a gift of enormous help. I was able to spend time with her from the time I was 5 until I was around 12. She taught me how to maintain an air of feminine grace and calm when others around you are not. She kept a smile at all times. This was the most important trait I experienced from an extraordinary mother not just that she was a gourmet cook and baker that could put Martha Stewart to shame. Whenever I see pink rollers, cross stitch, a hurt wild bird, cheesecake, blueberry muffins, I always think of her but more importantly but how to push through a hard situation and keep a feminine grace in the presence of turmoil. A woman who mastered being a homemaker that included being a master chef and being in the workforce fulltime, all the while maintaining a feminine grace and humor. Never ever a negative unkind word. I think of a beautiful loving woman who would whisper in my ear when I was sad to make me giggle. Or have me feed a wild bird she raised out of her hand. She was always there ready to mother me, teach me, and help me understand how to deal with life in a calm feminine and happy way. When I had a few conversations with her when I was a young adult she talked to me in a very plain and as a matter of fact way telling me she thought I was great. Great enough to be her daughter. Again making me feel amazing. I should have told her then and many times, she raised me also. God Speed Jackie some day we will go crabbing again. I miss you! Theresa Holman Donley
richard zura
January 3, 2016
She will be truly missed and always in my heart...so sorry for ur loss
Chris mazzella
January 3, 2016
Jackie was a great woman and will leave behind a legacy of kindness and goodness. She will be sorely missed .
Sharon Sorensen
January 3, 2016
Aunt Jackie I will always remember growing up next door to you. Your laugh was great you just never knew what was coming. I remember going to camp at your work in the summer and the great times we had playing boogie man and running in the corn fields Going crabbing and clamming were always an adventure.You are truly a amazing person and will be miss by many.
lorrie & Stan Paluski
January 3, 2016
I will always remember the good times we had sewing and cooking. I still have recipes from Jackie"s kitchen. Will miss you dearly. May your family remember all the good times. My sincerest sympathy.
Sharon Sorensen
January 3, 2016
Thinking of you
Sharon Sorensen
January 3, 2016
Aunt Jackie I will always remember growing up next door to you. Your laugh was amazing you never new what you were up to. Playing boogie man and crabing too. The heavens have gain an amazing angel. I know Eddie and Maryann and there families will have a beautiful guardian angel watching over them. R.I.P
Love Always Sharon John Nicole & John Sorensen
Ivette Perez
January 3, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donna Gomes
January 3, 2016
My Dearest Momma J, I can't even express how much you will be missed. You have given me so many wonderful memories growing up. Every time I am at a Chinese auction I will be thinking of you. The fun times You, Mary and I had sleeping on boat and letting us do things we probably should not have be doing. Yes Jackie I am still keeping that secret that only us 3 know about. You were always there for me like a second Mother protecting, sticking up and covering up for me and your Daughter. I remember sitting in your kitchen, eating the best Pumpkin pie listening to you tell us stories from your past. Your smile and your laughter always lit up the room. I know still you will be watching over us from up above. Heaven has gained a truly wonderful and amazing angel. Miss and love you Jackie. Rest in peace.
Dawn Burger
January 3, 2016
R.I.P Jackie you will be forever missed....continue to watch over your family from above...xoxo
Marie Miller
January 3, 2016
I will always remember how Aunt Jackie would pile all of us kids into the Bronco and off we would go to walk on the beach and to collect shells. We were always told not to get wet but somehow the waves always got us and she would laugh. Or we would go to Jersey Freeze for a Cherry bonnet. There are so many found memories which I will always hold dearly in my heart. Love you Aunt Jackie you will be missed.
Kathy Amatulli
January 3, 2016
Sending our love and sympathy to the entire family. So very sorry for your loss. Such a wonderful, sweet and amazing woman! Always so kind and loving. She will be so very missed! Love always from your Chickiebutts.
Edward/Ismenia Paluski
December 28, 2015
Mom,
We will all miss you very much. We hope you received the biggest pair of wings any Angel could ever receive. Every time the wind blows we will imagine it has to be the air from your Wings to let us know your near.
We will never forget your love...
Edward & Ismenia
Carolyn Derstine
December 26, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family during this saddest of times. Our Love, Todd, Carolyn, London & Remy
Teresa Hulme
December 26, 2015
Dearest Maryann and Eddie, my deepest sympathies for you and your families.Growing up as kids always remembering your mom in the kitchen and you and I Maryann outside with the crow. Lol...I will never forget that bird.Always great memories of our childhood and our families. God bless you in your time of need.With love, Teresa Adamczyk-Hulme
December 26, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. With Deepest Sympathy. Tony and Diane
Marcia Rawlyk
December 26, 2015
So sorry to hear about Jackie's death. I have many happy memories of her. I am sure that she will be missed by many people. I will never forget the wonderful Thanksgiving meal she made for me one year. Jody and the rest of her family are in my thoughts.
Patti Panico
December 26, 2015
Though I haven't seen Jackie lately I will always remember her good heart and her welcoming smile. Prayers of comfort to her family.
Jessica Verost
December 25, 2015
I'm going to miss your surprise visits to my office when you were in Freehold. You always showed love for people even for stangers. That's what made you, you!Love you always
Jessica Verost
December 25, 2015
I'm going to miss your surprise visits to my office when you were in Freehold. You always showed love for people even for stangers. That's what made you, you! Love you always
Jay and Janet McCabe
December 23, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you my brother. I am so glad that I was able to spend some time with both of you for Thanksgiving. Jackie made the best stuffing Ive ever had! Love and hugs to all of my family. So wish we could be there.
L. S.
December 23, 2015
My condolences to the Mccabe family.Cherish your memories and find comfort in Gods word."He is near to those whose hearts are broken and crushed"...Psalms 51:17
Mary Ann, Garret & Garret Edward McAdoo
December 20, 2015
Our Momma - my beginning, our lessons, feelings, heart - taught & learned .... never stop needing and loving you...Our Forever Angel!! Garret Edward put you on the moon - he says it's better than the stars! We love you beyond forever!!
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