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Grace Manfre Obituary

Grace M. (Telleri) Manfre

AGE: 92 • North Brunswick

Grace M. (Telleri) Manfre died Friday, February 28, 2014, at her home in North Brunswick. She was 92. Born in Trenton to the late Frank and Giovanna (Scibilia) Telleri, she had lived in New Brunswick and Edison before moving to North Brunswick in 1962. Mrs. Manfre was a communicant of St. Mary of Mount Virgin R.C. Church in New Brunswick and was a member of the church's Golden Age Club. She was also a member of the North Brunswick Italian American Club, the North Brunswick Democratic Club and the North Brunswick Senior Citizens.

Her husband Charles N. Manfre died in 1984. She was also predeceased by brothers and sisters - Frank Telleri, Tony Telleri, Victoria Lapman, Jennie Lovas, Josephine Hall, Millie Romer, Mary Telleri and Rose Eden. Surviving are her two daughters - Shirley Miller and her husband Paul of Milltown and Rosalie Hamlin of North Brunswick; her son Charles A. Manfre and his wife Joanne of East Brunswick; three sisters - Helen Perrone of Piscataway, Connie Brusca of North Brunswick and Lucy Bisso of North Brunswick; her brother Grant Telleri of Milltown; four grandchildren - Paul C. Miller of Milltown, Christine A. Rushfield and her husband Ivan of Milltown, and Angela M. Manfre and Laura C. Manfre, both of Monmouth Junction; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 9:00 AM Wednesday from Selover Funeral Home, 555 Georges Road, North Brunswick followed by a 10:00 AM Mass at St. Mary of Mt. Virgin Church in New Brunswick. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery in New Brunswick. Friends and relatives may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM.

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Published by Home News Tribune on Mar. 2, 2014.

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Annette Marinko

February 25, 2020

I remember when my mother, Mary, and I would visit her. She taught me how to make pizza once! She also gave my husband and I a fig tree when we got married. She was always so sweet.Remembering her fondly. Annette Marinko

ROSALIE HAMLIN

March 4, 2014

MOM You will always hold a special spot in my heart. You were an amazing woman and God will always Bless you. Thank you for being the best mom and always being there for all of us.

Doreen Eden

March 3, 2014

Aunt Grace, you are no longer suffering and now at peace and happy with your family that passed before you. Rosalie, Shirely, Charlie & family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you.
Love, Carol, Doreen, Lisa and Kristen.

KATH & DAVID 2014

KATHERINE SARNO-CURL

March 3, 2014

SHIRLEY,ROASLIE,CHARLIE IT WAS A LONG HAUL OF SICKNESS AND NOW AT PEACE YOU WERE SOOO FORTUNATE TO HAVE HER FOR 92 YEARS! GOD TOLD HER THAT SHE COULD COME HOME HER JOB WAS DONE AND THE WHOLE FAMILY WAS WAITING TO GREET HER. MOTHERS LOVE THEIR CHILDREN FOREVER BE GOOD SHE IS WATCHING...YOUR LOVING COUSIN KATHERINE AND FAMILY NOW IN OKLAHOMA

March 2, 2014

Aunt Grace, Rest peacefully in heaven. Watch over us all. Love, niece, Annette

Gary Lapman

March 2, 2014

My memories of my visits to NJ were frequently highlighted by her company. Truly her name is appropriate as she was gracious and happy every time my mother (Victoria, her sister) and I visited.

Nancy hall

March 2, 2014

Aunt Grace was the sweetest person you could of met. Always a beautiful smile, she will remain in my heart forever. She will be sadly missed by all.

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