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1959
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2016
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Wendy Sarno Obituary
AGE: 57 • Forked River, NJ
Wendy J. Sarno (nee Muller) age 57 of Forked River passed away with her family at her side on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Wendy was born in Perth Amboy and formerly of Hazlet before moving to Forked River in 1987.
Mrs. Sarno had been employed as a sales consultant with Raymour and Flanigan of Brick and previously for Sears at the Ocean County Mall in Toms River. Wendy enjoyed doing hair and was a licensed beautician. She was also a "social butterfly" who loved spending time with her family and friends and especially her grandson, Derek. Furthermore, she was a member of the Lacey United Methodist Church in Forked River.
She was pre-deceased by her father, Ralph Muller. Surviving are her husband of 34 years Joseph R., her mother Shirley Muller, two sons Joey and his fiancé Melissa, Anthony and his fiancé Elena, one daughter Jennifer Sarno, two sisters Lynn Guiser and Debbie Borre, one brother Paul Muller. Also surviving is her grandson Derek.
There will be a gathering of family and friends on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 2 pm until time of the funeral service at 5 pm at the Riggs Funeral Home, 130 North Route 9, Forked River, NJ. Cremation will be private.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked for contributions to be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-9956 in Mrs. Sarno's memory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Wendy Sarno
Sponsored by Riggs Funeral Home, LLC. - Forked River.
Joey
October 8, 2025
We miss you Mom, until we see you again - Love Joey
Husband Joe
October 7, 2025
Dear Sweetheart, loving you is like it was yesterday, missing you is every day. It breaks my heart that you were taken from me and I´ll wait for the day that we are together again. Forever your loving husband.Joeyll xxoox
Your niece, Dana
October 11, 2024
Still thinking of you and feeling your presence. Miss you.
Your Loving Husband. Miss you everyday.
October 8, 2024
Miss you every day, sweetheart. Till we meet again, Love Joey ll xxoox
Joey
October 8, 2023
God Bless you Mom - your memory will never leave our family. Miss you dearly!
Loving Husband Joe
October 7, 2023
Joey
October 10, 2022
Dear Mom,
We miss you every day and wish you could see our daily now. Please keep your watchful eye over us until we meet again
Love,
Joey
Husband
October 8, 2022
To my darling Wife, six years and it still hurts like it was yesterday. Miss you every day, Till I hold you in my arms again, Love always and forever.
Joey ll xxoox
Joey
October 11, 2021
I wanted to tell you how much we would love for you to be here and enjoy time with your grandson. We miss you terribly and can't believe it's been 5 years. A life gone too soon - until we meet again
Love,
Joey
Lynn
October 9, 2021
Dear Wendy, I wish you were here and we were still talking on the phone. You d be telling me about your grandchildren-when they learned to walk and sit up on their own. You would text me their latest pictures and I would text back how adorable they are. I would tell you that I can see `you´ in their pictures. You would be proud describing funny stories about your kids, now parents. I would recognize how lovely that is. We would meet at moms on a weekend and talk about our family vacations on the Delaware and traveling in our boat up the Hudson. We would hug good-bye , then waive as we pull out of the driveway, never thinking it might be the last time.
In my heart forever
Spouse
October 7, 2021
To the love of my life, it´s been five years Sweetheart and missing you everyday. I think of all the good times we had and all the plans we had for the future and it breaks my heart your not here with me. Always know I will love you forever, you always made me a better person. Until we meet again Love Always Joe xxoox
Lynn
October 11, 2020
Dearest Wendy, Its still sad and difficult since you departed. I understand from a special friend that you completed your purpose here and were called to heaven because you could do greater things from there. God must have needed a strong one to shine a healing light on us. We are always together. Talk later when the sun takes its rest.
Dana, niece
October 11, 2020
Hey Aunt Wendy,
You were in my dream last night. There was a closed door and suddenly it was open and you were there and no one could explain how the door opened. You were trying to show us photos of "everything you've seen" but when I'd try to look there was a glare and I told you I'd see them later. You were as beautiful as you ever were with that smile of yours. Thank you for the visit. Love you and miss you.
Joey
October 10, 2020
I wish Melissa and I could share the news with you in person Mom. We love you always and miss you everyday
Joe
October 8, 2020
Wendy My Love,
Its been four long years and it hurts me today just as much as it did four years ago. I think about you all the time you are always on my mind and in my heart. Till we meet again. Love Always Joe xxoox
Monsie and Mario Ferrer
October 7, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Ginny McCormick Dawson
October 27, 2016
At times like this, we often don't know what to say. But it seems far worse to me to say nothing . I was shocked and saddened when Dorothy called with the terrible news. Wendy was our next door neighbor growing up on Willowbrook Drive. The Muller 4 kids and the McCormick 6, so many fond childhood memories! As we all grew up and found our way into adulthood , it was Wendy that was my touchstone as to how everyone was doing. Always a kind word or photo of her family and a genuine desire to know how we were all doing .I will truly miss these exchanges that always made me feel like we were still connected. Decades and distance just faded away. Joe, Jennifer , Anthony , Joey , Derrick , Shirley , Debbie ,Lynn and Paul ... My deepest sympathies to all the family. Wendy will be greatly missed. I will always smile when I think of her.❤
Lynn Guiser
October 20, 2016
To precious Wendy: I couldn't have had a kinder and more fun younger sister than you. Though you have said good-bye in the physical world, we will not be kept apart. Our hearts and souls will always reach out and find one another. I am counting on your guidance (even though you are the younger one). Please give us sweet hello's and signs of reassurance from heaven, and let us know you are near. 'Butterflies and hummingbirds-messages are real'...
Love you- our special angel,
Lynn
Joey
October 17, 2016
Mom -
You are missed beyond words back home. Thank you for always being there and making me the man I am today. I look forward to continue to make you the proud mother you are - see you soon.
Love,
Joey
bruce paterson
October 17, 2016
To son Joe Sarno aka "Joey": Kris and I offer our family's condolences in your time of grief. The Paterson's
Diane Grady
October 17, 2016
Debbie and Lynne just saw this today . So sorry to hear this news . Sending prayers for your whole family.
Michael Levine
October 16, 2016
Joseph R Sarno, CPADear Mr Sarno:Please accept my deepest sympathy. I am sorry to hear about your loss. When we worked at Fort Monmouth with George D., Clem, Mike Greene I remember how close you were with your family.. Michael C LevineMiddletown New Jersey, formerly from Lakewood
Laura McCormick
October 15, 2016
I am so deeply sorry to hear of Wendy's passing, as are all the McCormicks, friends and neighbors to the Mullers in our childhood years. So soon, so soon. May God Bless and Comfort every member of the Family, and fill you all with Peace and Love, as you remember beyond all doubt that your parting is but for a time...
Dana Fischer
October 15, 2016
As I grow older, Time seems to speed up; I lose track of Time; there's never enough Time; and above all else, Time is unforgiving. In Times like these, it's easy to focus on what Time hasn't given us and forget what it has. Time could've taken her 18 years ago, but it didn't. She was given that Time; we all were.
This has made me realize that Time has one beautifully gorgeous flaw. Time can't take back what it has already given us. I have Memories that are so bright and so vivid that they seem to shine through the darkness. There is Love so vast and so bountiful it seems to have no bounds. It's apparent my Roots are so deep that they are what steadies the ground upon which I've grown. And there are Bonds so strong that not even death could tear them apart.
She's no longer here, but her Roots are forever entangled in mine, lending support as I weather the fiercest of storms. Her Memory will always shine down on me, encouraging me to grow and lighting the way. Her Bond will endlessly be there giving me strength on my weakest of days. And she'll eternally be in my heart because Love cannot be contained, not even by Time.
Aunt Wendy will exist in my happiest childhood memories, all the Saturdays at Gram's, seeing movies, Pocono weekends, Boulder field, skiing, the donkey game, "Halloweening," Steamtown, and so much other Time spent together that slowly helped form who I am during my most impressionable years. And she will exist in the traditions that I pass on to my children and the stories I tell them as they form into who they'll be.
I can still hear her very distinct laugh and can't imagine I'd ever forget it. Her smile was infectious and her enjoyment of life was an inspiration to us all. I know she's looking down on us with Grandma Choo-choo and Grandpa Mort watching over all of us. And I am grateful for all the Time I had with her.
Ted & Cindy Heggan
October 15, 2016
PrayersFaithLoveStrength
Joe, Jen, Joey, Anthony & Derek & family
We will so miss you Wendy neighbors for many years...
No words to express this untimely date
My mom just adored you "Wendy"
Karen Tutalo
October 15, 2016
Dear Joe, Jennifer, Joe and Melissa,
Anthony and Leni.
Since meeting Wendy at the bus stop - many years ago - I have been truly blessed with the
gift of her friendship, which I will forever treasure.
I send all of you my love and deepest sympathy,
Karen
Dave, Renee & Madelyn Stracuzzi
October 15, 2016
I've known Wendy for about 25 years. She was a great neighbor and friend. Sending prayers and strength to Joe, Jenn, Joey, Anthony and Derek. She will be greatly missed by many. So very sorry for your loss.
October 14, 2016
Sweet dear Wendy will be deeply missed by her family and friends who love her.
Wendy always had that great welcoming and warm smile ready for you. I will fondly remember our many laughs and fun times spent together in our younger years with family and friends.
Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to the Sarno and Muller families during this very sad and difficult time. May loving and wonderful memories sustain you.
Love, Terry Oswald "Ozzie" and Family.
Janet (Lambertson) Fischer
October 14, 2016
I've know you for about 40 years. I remember driving to the lighthouse to get my hair cut. The greatest memory I have of you, though, is that infectious smile. I don't think it ever left your face. God has gained an angel much to early. Prayers and strength for your family.
October 14, 2016
I am in a state of shock. Wendy was a terrific hair stylist and a terrific friend. I am so glad we bumped into each other a few months ago and caught up in person instead of on facebook. God bless your children and your husband Joe and your extended family and family to be.
Beverly Krai
Barbara & Steve Kennedy
October 13, 2016
We have lost a very special family member who will never be forgotten. Miss you already my cousin.
Ed Atlak
October 13, 2016
I am still in a state of shock since I heard, I always remember Wendy as vibrant and full of life since we were kids, I guess things have not changed after reading all the posts. My prayers go out to Aunt Shirley, Joe and the family, not sure how you deal with such tragedy but I guess you just try to remember all the good times... RIP cousin Wendy.
October 13, 2016
To the Love of my life I will miss you more than words could ever say Love You Always and Forever, , your heartbroken husband Joe xxoox
Joe Reyes
October 13, 2016
Sharon and I know that heaven welcomed her with open arms, Wendy (Wandabear) was such a loving and Dear friend for 40 years, Sharon and Wendy worked together at Sambo's, a diner on route 34, that's where I meet Wendy. Sharon and and her got pregnant around the same time, we had 2 girls and she had 2 boys. I remember when Wendy and I both had Ford Mustungs, mine was 1965 and her's was I think a 1970, we both loved our Mustangs. To Joe, Joey, Anthony, Jen, and Derek, we are so sorry for your loss!!! God Bless!!! See you Saturday.
Sharon & Joe
Monsie & Mario Ferrer
October 13, 2016
Dear Antony, Leni & Fa.
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. We are sending love & blessings to all from afar.
Titi Monsie, Uncle Mario & Family
marion Derner
October 13, 2016
May God bless you and your Family in this time of sorrow
October 13, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
George and Diane Horner
October 13, 2016
Our hearts and prayers go out to both the Sarno and the Muller families. Wendy will be forever in our hearts and watching over all of us. I am so very proud to be called her cousin and will miss her greatly.
Peggy Horan
October 13, 2016
Our hearts are breaking for Mrs. Muller, Wendy's husband and children, and our beloved Lynn, Debbie and Paul. Wendy's smile is unfortgettable. With love, the Horans
Margaret Maloney
October 13, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about Wendy. When I lived in Forked River, before moving out-of-state, she always did my hair and my families hair. We always talked about Princess Di who we both admired. Wendy was always so happy. My condolences go out to her family. She will be greatly missed.
Linda Earley
October 13, 2016
God must have a reason to take such a Special Person. I know she was loved by everyone who knew her. I pray for her Husband, Children and Family. God Bless
Nancy Covert
October 13, 2016
My heart goes out to the family. I am thankful to know Wendy and have fond memories from the Emmon's Family Reunion. She will be missed and always remembered.
Nancy Covert
Janice and Dane Traill
October 13, 2016
A truly beautiful person . God bless and comfort your family.
David and Janice Emmons
October 12, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Shirley and with Wendy's husband and children. We pray that you will be comforted by friends and family and all the loving memories of her all through the years to carry you through and give you strength. Dave and I will always remember Wendy's beautiful smile and it was always a pleasure to visit and talk with her when we met at Aunt Laneta's Bethany Manor apartment in Keyport.
With Love and Sincerely,
David and Janice Emmons
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