1962 - 2020
1962 - 2020
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Nancy Elizabeth Greco, 58, of Rahway passed away at her home on October 1. Nancy was born in West Orange, NJ and raised in Westfield before raising her family in Rahway for the past 27 years. She is survived by her husband Thomas P. Greco, and loving mother to daughter Kristen. Loving daughter to Alexander Smeaton and daughter-in-law to Nicolette Greco. Loving sister to Jim Smeaton (Anne) of Greer, SC, Tom Smeaton (Angela) of Eatontown, NJ and Diane Kennedy of Ocean Grove, NJ. Loving sister-in-law to Rick and Nancy Ruiz of Point Pleasant, NJ and Marc and Elaine Greco of Carteret, NJ. She is also a loving aunt to four nieces and seven nephews and recently became a great aunt. Nancy leaves behind many friends and her faithful companion Coco Bean. She is predeceased by her mother Carol and her aunt Dorothy Smeaton.
Nancy was a 1980 graduate from Westfield High School and attended secretarial school at the Chubb Institute in 1981. She worked for Chubb Insurance for several years before starting a family. After raising her daughter, she began working for the Rahway Board of Education where she was a Paraprofessional for fifteen years working with Special Education students and later in her career with Kindergarten.
She was an avid reader (Danielle Steele), loved spending time at the Jersey Shore beaches on vacation with family and day trips with friends. Her happiest moments were spending time with family and she was a true care giver to many. She lived life to the fullest and had no regrets and that was evident in all aspects of her life.
Family and Friends will greet guests on Saturday, October 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Lehrer-Gibilisco Funeral Home, 275 West Milton Avenue, Rahway NJ 07065. A celebration of life service will take place at the funeral home at 4:00pm.
Memorial contributions can be made to Rahway Food for Friends, PO Box 1882, Rahway, NJ, 07065 in memory of Nancy E. Greco.
Thomas Smeaton
October 20, 2020
The suddenness and sadness of all of this has left me and our family heartbroken and so sad I still can’t process this all. You always had a heart of gold and was always so easy going, fun loving, and caring for others as well as your great laugh all the time you were one of a kind. I always respected those qualities from you and that is what I will miss from you. I will miss our phone calls together since you could always cheer me up and make me laugh to put me in a better place according to Angela. I will always treasure our times together and all the memories from our years together so many stories and laughs. You left us all too early and with no notice which makes this so hard on all us left behind. Our hearts break for you, Thomas, Kristen, Coco and our families. RIP my beloved sister and send our love to all those all those who have gone before and you are now reunited with. I will miss you honey and can’t wait to see you again beyond this life on the other side with all our family and friends. I am so blessed to have had you as a sister and for all the memories. Thanks for being a great sister, sister in-law and Aunt to our family we all love you.
RIP my sister
God Bless you and all of us of too. Tears from Heaven and here too. L
Alexander Smeaton
October 11, 2020
Nancy ,you were always a "special person". One with a lovely smile, cheerful and a big heart! You made me feel very proud to have you as a daughter. God be with you as you enter your eternal home and may you soon meet up with Mom. You will be with me forever, deep in my heart. With much love and Rest in Peace. Dad
Wendy Mozingo
October 9, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Will always remember our fun dinner night out with the girls. Rest easy my friend. Until we meet again
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Michele Schroeder
October 8, 2020
I am so sorry you were taken too soon from Tom and Kristen. I know its been a while since we ran into each other and chatted but I think back on all those years raising the girls. We had so much fun being girl scout moms, softball moms and later band moms together. I will always think of you laughing and smiling with something funny to say even on the hard days. Rest in peace, you were an original and will be missed.
Kristen Greco
October 7, 2020
This all feels so surreal I don't know what to say. You were too young. Too kind. Too loving. I hope I can make you proud, that's all I ever wanted to do. You did absolutely everything for me and I hope I did enough for you. I love you so much. All I ask is that you're watching over me. I hope you know I will never stop thinking about you or loving you. Every single day I will try to live vicariously for you. I hope you're happy and at peace. This is so unfair and I will never stop being angry about it. I miss you. I love you. Thank you for everything.
Melissa, Chyanne and Scott Temple
October 6, 2020
You have made a lasting impression in our lives as well as the lives of all your family and friends. Your smile was so bright and your laughter filled the hearts of many. Until we meet again, keep smiling down on your family and friends. Rest in peace sweet Angel.
Karin Kelmartin
October 6, 2020
Nancy will always be remembered for her kind heart. She loved her daughter and family and spoke about them often. God bless her , she will be missed by all❤
Anderson Martins
October 6, 2020
Nancy certainly made a lasting impression in life. She was genuinely someone you loved being around. Every time I saw her I knew I was in for a laugh and a good time. You will be dearly missed.
Gail and Ken Anderson
October 6, 2020
Tommy, it is with great sadness to learn of Nancy's passing. I can only offer my prayers for comfort to you, your daughter and extended family. Let your treasured memories bring peace to your hearts. You will remain in our thoughts during the days ahead. With unwavering sympathy and much love to all.
Linda Benner
October 6, 2020
My heart goes out to the entire family. I am broken hearted for everyone who knew this amazing woman! Not only was she a great wife to Tommy, but she was the greatest mom to Kris! She was a fun-spirited daughter and sister to her immediate family and her in-laws. I know how much you’ll all miss her craziness! So many happy memories to cherish forever. RIP my best friend...until we meet again. ❤
Wendy LoMauro
October 6, 2020
Although we recently just reconnected on FB through Linda... I will not forget the fun times we shared when the 3 of us shared an apartment. Rest In Peace Nancy
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