Adele M. Croasdale

Adele M. Croasdale, 74, of Bayville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024 in Manahawkin, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 31, 1950 in Newark, NJ. Adele grew up in the Menlo Park Terrace Section in Woodbridge, NJ where she was part of a big family full of love and cherished memories. She met the love of her life, Joseph P. Croasdale Jr. at JFK High School in Iselin, NJ. In 1970, they married and started their family in Old Bridge. They raised their three girls in Howell and after twenty five years there, they ultimately settled in Bayville, NJ. Adele worked as a secretary for "K" Pallet Company Inc. owned by Joseph Croasdale, but her most important job was always as "MOM".
She was a passionate fan of the New York Giants, and enjoyed attending the games for years as a season ticket holder. However, Adele's "Number One" athletes were always her grandchildren. She never missed an opportunity to attend their sporting events, cheering them on with pride and enthusiasm. Being "Mimi" to her grandchildren was her prized role and she fully embraced it.
Adele loved to entertain, host parties and made holidays extra special for her family. Her home was a hub of warmth and celebration, where laughter and love were always in abundance. She had a gift for making everyone feel welcome and cared for. She had a beautiful smile and a genuine soul that captured everyone's heart.
Gardening and planting were among Adele's favorite pastimes. She found peace and contentment in growing beautiful plants, flowers and vegetable gardens. Adele also loved being in the sun, whether it was crabbing or simply enjoying life living on the water.
Adele will forever be with her family. She is survived by her daughters, Kimberly and husband Gerard Clarke, Keri and her husband Joseph Spina, and Kelly and her husband David McCue. Her grandchildren, Sean, Corinne, Jordan, Samantha, Joey, Brady, Jaclyn, Brendan, and Baylor, brought immeasurable joy to her life. Adele was also a beloved sister to Patricia Morolda and Edward Lechleiter, a dear sister-in-law to Linda Lechleiter, and a treasured aunt to many nieces, nephews, as well as extended family members. Her family was her world, and she was the heart of it.
Adele was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph P. Croasdale Jr., who passed away in 2015, her parents Edward and Frances Lechleiter, her sister Carol Mirocco, her brother James Lechleiter and sister in law Robin Lechleiter.
Adele's legacy is one of love and family. Her spirit, laughter and unwavering caring nature will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 7, 2024 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Road, Toms River, NJ 08753.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, arrive at the funeral home 9:30 am Funeral Mass 11:00am at St Barnabas Roman Catholic Church, 33 Woodland Rd, Bayville, NJ 08721.
Entombment will follow at Ocean County Memorial Park, 1722 Silverton Road, Toms River, NJ 08757.