LILLIAN J. CARSON

CARSON, LILLIAN J. 84 - passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch. She was born in Pittsburg, PA and resided in Lakewood. She was employed as the chief switchboard operator at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank retiring after many years of service. Lillian was a very private lady, determined and extremely independent. She is predeceased by her former husband; Samuel B. Spagnoli her parents; Samuel and Mary Carson, her brother; Thomas and sisters; Mary, Margaret and Eleanor. Surviving are her sons; Thomas C. Spagnoli and his wife Elba of Red Bank and Daniel D. Spagnoli and his wife Maria of Galloway, her daughter; Susan Collins of Lincroft and six grandchildren; Thomas A. Spagnoli and wife Robin of Matawan, Joseph S. Spagnoli and fiance Bonnie of Bricktown, Shane and Ryan Collins of Lincroft and Samuel and Giovanni Spagnoli of Galloway. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 13th from 12 noon to 1pm at the John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank, NJ A funeral service will follow at 1pm. Entombment Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lillian's memory to a charity of your choice. Letters of condolence can be e-mailed to the funeral home's website www.sidun.com.