Florence Agacinski Beneduce

FLORENCE AGACINSKI BENEDUCE AGE: 85 MORRIS PLAINS & SEA GIRT Florence Agacinski Beneduce, 85, of Morris Plains and Sea Girt passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010 in Sea Girt. Born in North Dover (formerly Bowlbyville), NJ, to parents John and Romaulda Agacinski, Florence was a life-long resident of Morris Plains. Her home and life were always filled with family and friends. She welcomed everyone and was the perfect hostess who loved to have fun and was ready to party. Florence was an enthusiastic antique collector, a decorator, and an excellent cook. She took great pride in her fund raising activities for St. Virgil's School, in the annual homecoming parties at Delbarton School, and she participated in many clubs and organizations. Florence's life focused on family and friends. She was a very brave and caring person who always put others before herself. She lived life by her motto "We only have one life - so you better enjoy it." Her life was a monument to kindness and joy. She was the rock of her family. Florence will be remembered as a loving wife to her husband of 62 years, Louis Beneduce of Morris Plains; and devoted mother of her three precious children, Melissa Beneduce Marcantonio and her husband David of Morris Plains, Cheryl Beneduce Bock and her husband Frank of Califon, and Perry Beneduce of Sea Girt; as well as a beloved grandmother to her two grandchildren, Bryce and Ava Rose Marcantonio, with whom she took great delight. She also leaves to mourn her, her sister Estelle Agacinski Yanovak of Morris Plains, and her brother John Agacinski of Wharton. She was predeceased by her siblings, Martin Agacinski, Mary Agacinski Depta, and Frank Agacinski. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 from 4-8 pm at Dangler Funeral Home, 600 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday, May 6, 2010 at 10:30am at St. Virgil's Church, 250 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains with interment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Morris Township. Donations in memory of Florence can be made to: Susan G. Komen For the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309. For directions or to email condolences, you may visit: www.danglerfuneralhomes.com.