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JENNIFER ELIZABETH METZGER
AGE: 16 COLONIA
Jennifer Elizabeth Metzger, 16, of Colonia, died Thursday, May 14, 2009 as the result of a Motor Vehicle Accident in Woodbridge. Born in Perth Amboy, she lived in Jackson and Hopelawn before moving to Colonia three years ago. She was a member of the Magyar Reformed Church in Perth Amboy. She was a Sophomore at Colonia High School, where she was on the Bowling Team, a Cheerleader for the Football Team and a member of the Chorus. She belonged to the Sunday Family League of Majestic Lanes in Hopelawn and was a member of the Woodbridge School of Dance since she was 4 years old.
She is preceded in death by her Paternal Grandfather, Walter Metzger, Sr.. She is survived by her parents, Lisa Metzger of Colonia and Alan Metzger of Jackson; her Maternal Grandparents, Paul & Julie (Uveges) Kopko of Sewaren and her Paternal Grandmother, Muriel Metzger of Palm Bay, FL. She is the Niece of Walter Jr. & Carol Metzger of Jackson, Lynn & Leo Lopiccolo of Toms River, Kevin Kopko of Hopelawn and Darren & Vera Kopko of Colonia. She is also survived by many Great Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends.
We will begin to leave 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, from the Gustav J. Novak Funeral Home, 419 Barclay St. Perth Amboy, for a 10 a.m. Service at Magyar Reformed Church. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery in Hopelawn. Visiting Hours will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, May 18. In lieu of flowers, donations to Deborah Heart & Lung Hospital or Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway would be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jennifer Metzger
Rev.& Mrs. Stefan Torok
May 30, 2009
Dear Metzger and Kopko Families,
Please forgive us for being late in expressing our deepest sympathy. We had made an entry last week but upon checking it had not been entered. We were deeply shocked and saddened upon hearing of the tragic accident. We watched Jennifer grow into a beautiful and talented young woman. We would have liked to have paid our respects in person but there was an out of state synod meeting. You have many wonderful memories to cherish until we all meet again in God's kingdom.
Noel Willard
May 24, 2009
Jennifer it is now over a week since you are gone and I miss seeing your smiling face at the school. I just want you to know not a day goes by that I dont think about the loss of such a great girl. I really think you were watching over austin last tuesday I almost lost him and thank god we got him to the hospital on time. you must of told him to come back and if you did thank you so much. I miss you RIP babygirl keep smiling through the clouds every time I hear thunder I know it is you saying hello to everyone.
Angela & Ben Shank
May 23, 2009
Dear Metzger Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter Jen. Although, we do not know you personally we are Samantha's aunt and uncle and were there that tragic evening. We could not have even began to imagine this would be the horrific outcome. As parents our hearts ache for your family. We have and will continue to pray for Jen and your entire family.
Cheryl Grabowski L'Heureux
May 20, 2009
Lisa, Even though I did not know Jennifer (I am friends with Donna and Bruce McLaren), my heart breaks for you and your family. I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
JOHN C
May 19, 2009
SHE HAD ALOT TO LIVE LOVED AND SHE WILL BE MISSED TO MUCH TO SAY
SHE IS SAFE IN GODS HAND NOW
melissa huntley
May 19, 2009
may jenn rest in peace now. i've known her for so long but never got to be friends with her. RIP jenn
Cassandra Manna
May 19, 2009
i didnt know Jennifer very well and I wish i had...i will miss her terribly and always love her
alcides gomez
May 19, 2009
my prayers and thoughts go out to the family of DJ EDDY.
Benioca Seamon
May 19, 2009
Lisa,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember when we worked at Caldor's and you use to bring her in. As a mom, I can feel your pain. Treasure every memory you have with you and may this bring comfort to you always knowing now your little angel is watching over you. GOD Bless you and your family, with love
Benioca,Andre and girls
Liliana Montero
May 19, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Melissa Thompson
May 19, 2009
I didn't know Jennifer Metzger, but my thoughts & prayers go out 2 her family!
R.I.P Jennifer
Elizabeth Matelski
May 19, 2009
Rest In Peace my darling Jen you always knew how to light up a room with you smile. Mr. & Mrs. Metzger i loved your daughter so much she was a great friend to me and everyone. it is going to be hard to get through but as long as we have the comfort of family and friends we will realize Jen is in a better place.
The skies open,
a gental breeze covers,
chilling the soft breath of skin.
She is saying hello, I Love you,
with air all around us.
Jen will always be in my heart i love you girly.
Austin Willard
May 19, 2009
Jennifer,
RIP my babygirl you were the best friend ever. I will miss all the fun we had in school. And your smiling face. I luv u
Noel Willard
May 19, 2009
Lisa and Alan and Family,
Jennifer looked like a true angel. I am so glad I got to know her. She was very well loved and she will be missed greatly. We love you Jennifer RIP
Michael Berardo
May 18, 2009
Lisa, my prayers go out to you and your family, Jennifer was a very beautiful young lady.
A childhood friend from Austin St.
Nancy Rubin
May 18, 2009
Lisa and Alan and Family,
I have no words for this loss. We all mourn with you, please feel free to call me.
Love,
Nancy & Steve Rubin
shaina peterson
May 18, 2009
dear the family of the metzger may my wishes be too uu are ALWAYS IN MAH PRAYER NO MATTAH WAHT EVEN THO II DNT NOE UU WILL
Stacey Cashin
May 18, 2009
Dear Lisa,
You and I do not know each other. I have been thinking of you now for the past several days. I want to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. There is no greater bond between a child and a parent. I hope when this settles down that you find the most heartfelt memories in your heart. Know that she is an angel of god. I wish you nothing but peace and comfort at this time.
A friend
Stacey Cashin
ada
May 18, 2009
dear Metzger
my heart breaks for you, your daughter was beautiful. my deepest sympathy. May god bring comfort to your heart
Sue & Marty Sica
May 18, 2009
To all of Jennifer's family,
There are no words to comfort, but with time, hopefully only happy memories will flourish. She was a beautiful young woman, inside and out.
I am a better person for having her touch my life.
Lisa - in time, the warmth you'll feel is her arms around you and her love in your heart.
The Karlowski's
May 18, 2009
Lisa, We are so sorry to hear about Jen. Our thoughts and prayer are with you. The memories we have for all the years Roslyn and Jen have been friends will always be cherished!
Stephanie S. & Family
May 18, 2009
Dear Metzger,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May the Lord guide you through these difficult times of life. We know that Jennifer became an Angel in Heaven. God Bless
christine matelski
May 18, 2009
I am praying for you all at this most difficult time. May God be with you and grant you His peace that passes all understanding.
Words can not express what you are going through. I can not imagine. May God comfort you.
May 18, 2009
Dear Metzger Family,
As parents our hearts bleed for you. We pray that God gives you strength and comfort to carry through one day at a time. My daughter, Heather, was in homeroom with Jennifer and wears the Colonia Bowling t-shirt she bought from Jen with fond remembrance. God Bless...
Trish, Paul, Heather & Caitlin Murphy
Christine Reilley
May 18, 2009
Lisa, I am devastated at your loss. My prayers are with you at this time.
May 17, 2009
Dear Alan and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Christine, Louise, Terri, Regina, Nicole, Jeff and Steve
Kathy Curry-Farparan
May 17, 2009
Darren and family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayer are with you.
theresa ,Mike,Amanda & Erin... hough
May 17, 2009
I did not know jennifer or her family but, our prayers go out to you and your family.I am sorry for your loss.
Donna McLaren
May 17, 2009
Lisa ~ So very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Jennifer was a beautiful young lady and will always be your guardian angel. Our most heartfelt sympathy. ~ The McLaren Family~ Bruce, Donna, Darianne and Deanna ~ Kelly Dailey's sister.
Peggy Cogan
May 17, 2009
Lisa:
My deepest sympathies to you and Alan. I can't begin to imagine what you are going through right now. I certainly know how close you were to Jen and how proud you were of her when you told us of her bowling accomplishments and how beautiful she looked going to her dance last week.
My prayers are with you.
Kathy
May 17, 2009
My most deepest condolences from our family,i speak as a mother i could never imagine losing a child, one thing is for sure, God would never give us a cross we can not carry....
Ben Bobrowski
May 17, 2009
I had only known Jen for a couple of years and was terrified when i found out what happened to her. I will miss her for the rest of my life. RIP Jennifer.
May 17, 2009
Dear Alan,
Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Although we never met Jennifer, she was always a part of every conversation we had with you. This is where strength comes in and you certainly have what it takes my friend.
With Our Love and Peace,
Jim and Linda Dalbo
Toms River
May 17, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts are with you on the loss of your daghter.May God be with you and help you through this difficult time.We are members of the Woodbridge Hungarian Reformed Church and want you to know how saddened we are by your great loss. May you find peace in your heart and know she is always with you.
Margie and Steve Kovach (McLeansville,NC)
AJ & SAL ANGOTTI
May 17, 2009
Lisa&Family,
We are very sorry for your loss.AJ will never forget how He looked forward to running up to Jennifer and giving Her a big hug every Sunday in the FAMILY LEAGUE for the past 7 yrs.It won't be the same seeing her smile every week. She will never be forgotten and always be in our hearts.God Bless You Lisa and your Family
Linda Bogart
May 17, 2009
Dearest Alan, Lisa, and family, All my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. I'm so gald I got to meet and visit with Jennifer when I was there in Jan. Her beautiful SMILE will stay with me forever. LOOK TO THE STARS Jennifer is watching over you. GOD BLESS Always in my prayers your cousin, Linda
May 17, 2009
Lisa.
I worked with you in Caldors, i remember Jennifer comming in to see you at work, Iam so sorry for your loss..
susan
APP Reader
May 17, 2009
Though I did not know jennifer as a mom my heart aches for her family. She is a beautiful angel on earth now watching over all who love her fro heaven. She is always with you just in a different form...she went before you to set your place may god bless you at this very difficult time.
Toni Jean Rothberg
May 17, 2009
To Lisa & Cookie,
I didn't know jennifer I knew alot about her from Aunt Chris, and from my daughter Deanna who did a lot of things with her over the years and my niece Heather, Amber, & Nephew Dean who knew her almost their whole lives, I am so sorry for your loss There are no words anyone could say to take away the pain, but just know that you all are in my prayers & my thoughts
Toni Jean Rothberg ( Chris Uveges's Best Friend )
Deanne Taylor
May 17, 2009
Lisa,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss.
Deanne
May 17, 2009
I do not know Jennifer, nor her family bubt I wanted to say that I am very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
pat catena
May 17, 2009
Lisa,I am so very sorry for you.As a Mom my heart is broken.I know you now about 20yrs.I could remember when you told us in caldor that you were having a baby. You were the happiest girl in the world.Now I know you are the sadest.I can't take away your pain But if there is anything I can do for you.I am just a call away.You have great family and friends. Let us help you in anyway we can.Jen was a good girl, now she is your angel.She will be missed.
Barbara Heffner
May 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayes are with you in this time of sadness. In time, your memories will help replace the sadness in your heart with joy.
amanda Davis-Reeves
May 17, 2009
Alan,
words cannot describe how truly sorry I am for your loss of Jennifer. I remember from your many visits at my Uncle Johns house, how devoted you and Jennifer were to each other. She grew to a beautiful young lady the last time we met, and she is a credit to you for how well you have raised her.
I remember hearing something about her bowling accomplishments a few months ago while talking to my Uncle and Debbie. She had overcome so much in such a young age,with her surgeries and pursuing sports and dancing, after all she had been through so early in life.
Once again, I am truly heartbroken for you at this tragic turn of events...I know Jennifer is bowling in heaven right now, and every time it thunders we can think of Jen throwing strikes in the bowling alleys of heaven.
Maloney/McCabe Family
May 17, 2009
Dear Lisa & Family, My daughter, Brianna, cheered and sang with Jennifer and our hearts ache for you and your family during this most difficult time. As a mother/parent, I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through and I hope and pray that the many loving memories of Jennifer brings you comfort and may your beautiful daughter rest in peace.
Marilyn
May 17, 2009
I didn't know Jennifer nor her family but wanted to extend my condolences and hope her family and loved ones find strength to overcome the days and months ahead and that memories of Jennifer bring you comfort.
Rest peacefully, Jennifer. God has chosen you to be by his side.
May 17, 2009
Teri Reichardt
May 17, 2009
To The Metzger Family , Our prayers are with you all . My daughter is on one of the high school's bowling teams . She remember's how nice Jennifer was to her
we are all saddened by the loss of her .
you are all in our prayer's . May her Zest for life help you during this sad time . Jennifer will be missed by ALL
Debbie Grimes
May 17, 2009
My heart goes out to your family, I never knew your daughter but I know she attended The Woodbridge School of Dance that my daughter also attends. I remember watching her perform, she was a beautiful girl and I know she will be sadly missed.
Debbie Grimes (Iselin)
Tony Paulino
May 16, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sue Rigby
May 16, 2009
Dear Metzger Family--My son Alex Dzyak went to School #9 with Jennifer. He had one class with her and she was soooo nice to him, I think they even had a crush on each other! Alex still has her picture and was so saddened by this horrible news. We hear an old song on the radio that even reminds us of her all the time. May her beauty and her zest for life help you during this sad time. Jennifer will be missed by all.
michele young
May 16, 2009
My prayers are with you and with jennifer- may she rest in peace!!!
Frank Sutphen
May 16, 2009
To The Metzger family, My deepest sympathies for your very tragic loss. I will always remember your very bright and most beautiful little girl at School 9. May the memories of Jennifer comfort you and may God Bless all of you.
Patti Esposito
May 16, 2009
Alan,
Words cannot express the grieve and deep sorrow I feel for you and your family. Jennifer was an absolutely beautiful young lady and will never be forgotten. Although we cannot see her in the flesh, be assured she will always be around her loved ones.
Heather D
May 16, 2009
Rest in Peace Jennifer. You are a beautiful angel watching over your family now.
Sandy & Rich Herder
May 16, 2009
We were very saddened by this tragic news. Losing a loved one is something you will never forget, and the pain will never fade, but time and the support of family and friends will eventually help you go on while keeping the memory of Jennifer close at heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Deanna Rosseter
May 16, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss--She was beautiful young girl,who's life was taken from her too young.She will be missed and never forgotten.
I knew Jen through my cousin Amber Abbey, we went to Great Adventure alot years ago--I will never forget the day she lost her pink cell phone on Nitro and was so upset.
May you rest in peace Jen and know that we love you and will miss you
Pat Trela
May 16, 2009
Words cannot explain on how everyone feels about the loss of beautiful young lady. My family was very lucky to know her and her family through bowling every Sunday morning. The hallways in CHS will miss her smiles. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Arlene Cusmano
May 16, 2009
My prayers are with you.
Lisa
May 16, 2009
We grieve with you our dear friends. Our hearts are broken. May God Bless you and may Jennifer rest in peace.
Amanda Rosa
May 16, 2009
My kids, Kayla & James and myself will miss her deeply as we saw her every Sun during the family league bowling. She was an inspiration to my young daughter who was amazed at her bowling skills. As a mom my heart goes out to you and the family with much prayers.
N Willard
May 16, 2009
RIP jennifer you were a very nice person you will be missed. I am going to miss that great smile and the hugs you gave me in the morning when i droped off my son at school.
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