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Camille Neto Obituary
AGE: 73 • Asbury Park
Camille Yacovelli Neto, 73, of Asbury Park, NJ, died Friday night in the Scranton Health Care Center. Born in Scranton, she is the daughter of the late Michael and Jennie Micciche Yacovelli. A 1959 graduate of West Scranton High School, she lived and worked in New York City for 3 years in the early 60's. She then moved to Hollywood, CA and worked for Capitol Records, eventually becoming a credit manager for Polydor Records. She moved back to New York City in 1974 and then to Asbury Park in 1979 where she purchased the Owl & the Pussycat bar with partners Carol and Kay, then purchased the Key West Hotel, a nightclub/hotel at the Asbury Park beachfront of which she and her partners operated until 1989, when they purchased the M & K Bar and liquor store which they operated until 1998. In 2000 Camille went to Las Vegas to fulfill her fantasy job as a blackjack dealer. After returning to NJ in 2003, she worked in merchandising until her retirement in 2006. Camille loved life and lived life to the fullest.
She is survived by her sister, Jean Hurchick and husband Joseph, Scranton, brother, Michael Yacovelli and wife Kathy, Gainesville, FL, nieces, nephews, cousins and her beloved canine, Bella and a large community of loving friends in Asbury Park. A heartfelt thank you is extended to her best friends, Carol Torre and Mickey Carter, Asbury Park and Kurt Kelly of Morristown, PA, and the nurses and staff at Scranton Health Care Center for the compassionate care given to Camille and her family during her extended illness.
Her funeral will be on Tuesday at 9:15 am from the Edward J. Chomko Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 262 Railroad Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Ann's Basilica to be celebrated by Father Joseph Jones, C.P. Associate Pastor. Interment will follow in Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton. Viewing for family and friends will be Monday, 5 to 7 pm. Condolences: www.chomkofuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Camille Neto
Mickey Carter
March 17, 2025
It is so hard to believe it has been eleven years since you had to leave us. I love and miss you my dear friend. Always thinking of you until we are all together again.
Amy Laufer
March 17, 2019
All I can say is that she is missed and she was one of lifes gifts. A vivid spirit! Im sure shes living it up, upstairs somewhere. I love you Camille.
Magic of Belmar
April 7, 2014
Awwww Neto.. had I known you'd been in Vegas, I would have flown down to annoy you sooner. Blessings to your family, Carol & Mickey & all the good times our tribe had at The Key West. Rest Easy, Sister, you are loved.
Jo Jo Matsutani
April 5, 2014
Camille,
Rest in peace my friend, seems like yesterday that I saw your smiling face. I will always remember the laughter that we shared. The world is a dimmer place without you.It's last call, and last dance until we meet again.
Love Dodie
March 27, 2014
My old friend may you R.I.P. You were, are, loved by many. Thanks for the great times. You will be missed. To all Camille's family and friends my heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to you.
Ellen
March 27, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of a great,great woman. My thoughts, prayers and awesome memories are with you at this time of sorrow.
Christine Wimmer
March 26, 2014
Although my heart is sad for this loss,I will always be grateful for the safe haven she created for all of us girls who needed somewhere to go so we can be ourselves... She was truely an amazing woman.. I am very lucky to have met her in my youth! God Bless.. RIP Camille xo
Marianne Caruso
March 24, 2014
Rest in Peace Good Lady.
Dean Taylor
March 24, 2014
Dear Camille -- rest in peace and know that you are loved by all your friends and family. Love, Dean and Bill
A Friend
March 24, 2014
I always remember Camille with a smile & a warm heart at a time when I needed it most. For me, the times at the Key will always be unforgettable. And though you have had your "last call" here with us, you will always be in our hearts.
Susan Collard
March 24, 2014
Camielle, I will always remember you....RIP, thank you for the memories
Dianne Botscheller
March 24, 2014
I went all through grade school and high school with Camille. I am so sorry about her passing. Peace to all.
Amy Laufer
March 23, 2014
To Camille's family in PA, and to Carol and Mickey.....my deepest sympathy to you at this very sad time. Camille was full of life. I had the honor of spending lots of time with her many years ago. I loved her. She will be missed. Sending you peace and comfort.
Katherine Rouse
March 23, 2014
Camille...another life taken too soon. I have such great memories from the Key West. May the warmth of happy memories comfort your friends and family during this difficult time.
Bernadine
March 23, 2014
Camille, though we did not see much of each other these later years you are family and always part of my heart. I know, right now, you are having a grand time with your mom and Aunt Millie. I love you cuz and will miss you.
Stephanie Swank
March 23, 2014
Camille, thank you so much for the memories! What a great time it was! I will miss you!
GAIL WATT
March 23, 2014
CAMILLE RIP MY FRIEND MY BOSS I WILL TRUELY MISS YOU .GONE BUT NEVER WILL YOU BE FORGOTTEN AND ALWAYS LOVED.
Mickey Carter
March 23, 2014
My best friend. This is not goodbye just until we meet again. I know you will be watching over us all. All my love.
Lamont Foreman
March 23, 2014
Jean, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Camille. She was a well loved person and I know she will be missed by many.
Nina Serfass, RN
March 23, 2014
Jean, Mike and family, I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Camille. It was an honor to care for your "Earth Angel" . You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May peace be with you all. RIP Camille
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