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Kathleen Stefanelli Obituary

Kathleen M. Stefanelli

AGE: 62 • Old Bridge

Kathleen M. Stefanelli, age 62, of the Madison Park section of Old Bridge, entered into peace and rest on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge. Born in Newark, she had resided in Elizabeth, before moving to Madison Park in 1987. Before her retirement, she was employed by the Township of Old Bridge, as a crossing guard for over 15 years. Kathleen was a avid bingo player, enjoyed going to Wildwood, and Atlantic City.

She is predeceased by her husband Joseph F. Stefanelli in 1998 and her parents William & Helen Jones. Kathleen leaves to cherish her memories, her sons and their spouses Frank & Christina Stefanelli of Madison Park and William & Danielle Stefanelli of Keyport, her sisters and their spouses Patricia & Richard Dillner and Susan & Jack Rada both of Madison Park and her nephew David Rada.

Funeral services will be held Thursday 10am at the Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home 15 Cherry Lane Parlin with burial to follow at Washington Monumental Cemetery, South River. Calling hours at the funeral home will be held Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. Letters of condolence, directions and completed arrangements can be found at spezzifuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Home News Tribune on Mar. 24, 2015.

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March 24, 2015

Billy and Frankie, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. john lost his best friend, your dad, now is lost another good friend, your mom!! Now she is with your dad and at peace. sincerely, john notte and his sister georgie gnoza

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