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Carole Rose Cerchio, 86, of Union Beach, NJ passed away at home on November 11, 2025.
Carole was born on April 4, 1939, in Jersey City, NJ to Michael and Edith Cerchio. She worked many jobs and long hours to support her family. Her last employment was with Pathmark in Hazlet and there for 37 years until they closed. Outside of work, she loved to travel the world with her partner Earl Hallam. Carole also loved to cook at family gatherings during all the holidays. She donated to St. Jude and Shriners throughout the years.
Carole was a devoted mother of her four children, Sue, Donna, James, and Robert, her seven grandchildren, Nina, Kevin, Anthony, Shanna, James Jr, Christian, Randy, and her seven great grandchildren Makayla, Xavier, Eden, Anthony Jr, Niya, Scarlett, and Zion.
Carole was preceded in death by her parents Michael and Edith Cerchio, and her dear partner Earl Hallam.
The family would like to express their gratitude to VNA Health group for their compassionate care.
Carole will be deeply missed by all who knew her, and her memory will live on in our hearts.
Services are entrusted to Jersey Shore Cremation Service, 43 Taylor Avenue, Manasquan, NJ - JerseyShoreCremation.com
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43 Taylor Avenue (Hwy. 71), Manasquan, NJ 08736

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