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Sandra DeSimone Obituary
AGE: 66 • Delran
Suddenly on January 20, 2015 age 66 (nee Giordano) of Delran, NJ. She was the beloved mother of Lawrence and Alyssa (Thu Ho) DeSimone and grandmother of William. She was the loving daughter of Lieselotte and the late Frank J Giordano and dear sister of Linda Knox. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Sandra was a teacher in the Pennsauken School System for over 30 years. She was a graduate of Glassboro State College with an undergraduate degree in Primary Education and received a Masters Degree in Education from Marygrove College. She was active in the Food Bank of South Jersey, the Food Pantry at Mary, Queen of All Saints Parish, and the Women's Club of Merchantville.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Sunday evening from 6:00-9:00 PM and Monday morning from 8:30-9:30 AM in the ALLOWAY FUNERAL HOME 315 E. Maple Ave. Merchantville, NJ.
Her Funeral Mass will be Monday at 10:00 AM in Mary, Queen of All Saints Parish 4824 Camden Avenue Pennsauken, NJ. Entombment will follow in Calvary Chapel Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to either Mary, Queen of All Saints Parish or the Food bank of South Jersey 1501 John Tipton Blvd. Pennsauken, NJ 08110.
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Terri Taylor-Katz
February 10, 2015
So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful and amazing teacher to my daughter Breanna. She will be truly missed. Pennsauken lost a good person and teacher.
Lois Jarecki
January 28, 2015
I just can't imagine a person who will be missed more than Sandy. She was always a fun person and you can bet on laughter when you were in her company. I will miss her.
Patti Braydich
January 27, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to your family. I met and worked with Sandy at the FBSJ. She was a wonderful woman.
Catherine Marine
January 27, 2015
Lawrence and Alyssa, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Mother will always hold a special place in our hearts. We are very sorry for your loss. With deepest sympathy, Cathy (Soukup) Marine and family
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Kelly Rodgers
January 26, 2015
I am heavy-hearted to hear of Sandy's passing. She was a wonderful teacher, mentor, and friend. Though I never had her as my teacher, I subbed for her many times. She was a major influence on me going back to school & get my teaching degree. Know her spirit will live on in all of the students, staff, and people she touched.
Anonymous
January 25, 2015
I didn't know sandy personally but I always admired her for her consistent display of faith. I followed her from Delair kindergarten, her participation at at Veronica's church and then mary queen of all saints. Just watching her from afar I knew that she was a very giving person. I'm sure she is with the Angels now. My sincere condolences to sandy's family.
Bruce & Rosemary Smith
January 25, 2015
Alyssa and Lawrence: We are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She not only served the students of Pennsauken well as an educator there, but she also served the students and families of Delran well for years as a Board of Ed. member and President. She will be missed greatly. Our prayers go out to you are your family.
January 24, 2015
Dear Mrs. Giordana, Linda and Family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one Sandy. May God Bless you and give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
With Sympathy,
Janice Shea
January 24, 2015
Oh Sandy my heart is heavy. You were a good friend. May you rest in peace.
Linda Pulaski
January 24, 2015
Dear Lotti, Linda, Alyssa and Lawrence,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy. Sandy is truly an angel whose spirit will constantly live on. Even though we were neighbors in Pennsauken, I was blessed to have had the opportunity to work with her in Carson School and then, more recently, at Franklin. I will continue to pray that you will be comforted in knowing all of the love and wonderful memories so many share with you.
With love and prayers,
Linda Pulaski
Michael & Abbie Wasyluk
January 24, 2015
Lawrence, Alyssa and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. May the Lord keep and bless Sandy and provide each of you the comfort that only He can provide.
Donna Decker (née Frenzel)
January 24, 2015
My sincere sympathy to Mrs. DeSimone ' s family and friends... she was my very first teacher...Kindergarten in Delair school...think it was her first year of teaching... she gave me a strong foundation and desire to learn..may she rest in peace...
Renee Duffy
January 24, 2015
Lawrence , Alyssa , mrs giordano , Linda ,Todd ,Ryan Evan ' We are so sorry to hear of your loss , sandy touched so many lives . Always smiling ! Our thoughts and prayer are with you . God bless . Renee , Kevin Duffy & John , Victoria Magee & Evans families
Robin Pomeroy
January 23, 2015
Dear Lawrence, Alyssa, and Sandy's entire family, I was truly saddened to hear about your loss. Sandy was an amazing teacher, colleague, and friend. She had a positive impact on so many people with her humor, wit, and especially love. I will always cherish the years that I had the pleasure of teaching with Sandy. Those were truly the best years of my career. Knowing that Sandy was loved and admired by so many people will hopefully give you some comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Robin Pomeroy
Lauren Steck
January 23, 2015
Alyssa and Lawrence and Sandy's mother - hearts are heavy in our schools. Sandy was one if the most caring and thoughtful people that I have been lucky enough to know. She was a dear friend and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Amy Bagnell-DeSanto
January 23, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Tara Clowers
January 23, 2015
To Sandy's family: Sandy touched my heart and continuously made me laugh. I taught with her at Franklin where she was my mentor and friend. Sandy will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Tacy Pavel
January 23, 2015
Sandy DeSimone was a wonderful teacher to my son through the Bridge program at Franklin, she always was a kind and loving woman. Hoping your family finds peace in knowing she was truly loved by all.
Lida Horner
January 23, 2015
DeSimone family, I was fortunate enough to work with your Mother at Franklin School. She was a very special lady and a very funny one too. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Mona Crean
January 23, 2015
The world was a better place because of Sandy and I was truly honored to call her my friend. She was such a wonderful person and I will truly miss her as one of the Paddock Way girls. Our dinneres will never be the same. My love and prayers go out to her mom, Lawrence, Allyssa, Linda and to the rest of her family.
Rhonda Aleszczyk
January 23, 2015
I was privileged to have known Sandy through the Merchantville Woman's Club EMD. What a wonderfully generous woman. She will be greatly missed. She always had a smile on her face. My sincere condolences to her family at this time of great sorrow.
Sincerely, Rhonda Aleszczyk
Doug & Diane Iardella
January 23, 2015
Rest in peace Sandy. Let perpetual light shine upon you.
With deepest sympathy,
Jenniver Vicario
January 23, 2015
Alyssa, lawrence and the whole DeSimone family, so sorry to hear about your loss. I do know Sandy loved you all very much, I do know she will be with you always as an Angel watching from above
Patty Hartson
January 23, 2015
Dear Lawrence, Alyssa and Family,
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your mother was an incredible lady and friend. So many funny stories that we will always hold dear. She was my sister's kindergarten teacher during her first year of teaching, and also my daughter's teacher during her first year of the Bridge program. She had a great impact on my daughter and will be forever in our hearts and prayers. Sincerely, Patty Hartson and Family
Beverly Fontano
January 23, 2015
She will watch over all of you and will continue to be apart of your lifes' forever,through all the memories you all have.Praying for you all at this difficult time.
Stacey Labenski
January 23, 2015
My son Ryan and I are very sad to hear about Mrs. Desimone's passing. She taught him at Franklin School in the Bridge Program and we are very lucky to have known her, even if it was for one school year. What a wonderful teacher and sweet person. Thank you Mrs. Desimone and prayers to all of the family. You will be missed.
Fontano Family
January 23, 2015
Lawrence,Alyssa,and the whole Desimone family.We cannot begin to tell you how sorry we are that you had to loose such a wonderful part of your family.We all loved her very much.She was a great educator and fortunately 3 of our sons did very well because of her laying the seeds for them in first grade.I had the pleasure of working with her at Franklin and becoming good friends.She had a heart of gold and loved you all very much.She will be truly missed.With Deepest Sympathy,Joe,Beverly and the Fontano Family
Annette Vesper
January 23, 2015
Lawrence and Alyssa, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom will always hold a special place in my heart.
Kathy Normandeau
January 23, 2015
You made the world a better place.
January 22, 2015
What a blessing to have known Sandy! Her laugh and stories were always so full of excitement. She touched so many hearts, and now they are all heavy. I am sending prayers asking for you to be granted the strength to cope at this sad time.
With sympathy, Helenanne Baker-Barton
January 22, 2015
Lawrence, Alyssa and the whole DeSimone family, I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am and how much I loved your Mom. Knowing your Mom since the days she taught all three of my children first grade was a priviledge. She was a beautiful person. I enjoyed talking with her every other Friday for over 20 years. The joy she had when William was born and everyday since. You all were the world to her. She will truly be missed. Love, Doreen Davis
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