Michele J. Procopio

Michele Jean Procopio, a beacon of love and warmth in the lives of all who knew her, peacefully returned to her heavenly Father on December 31, 2025. Born on July 6, 1950, in the close-knit community of Long Branch, New Jersey, Michele's journey came full circle as she drew her last breath surrounded by the love of her family in the very town where her story began.

A woman of profound faith, Michele walked through life with the grace and strength that comes from a deep-seated belief in the Christian values of love, compassion, and kindness. Her radiant spirit and unwavering devotion to her family were the cornerstones upon which she built a life of immeasurable joy and fulfillment.

Michele was the cherished wife of Leonard Procopio, with whom she shared a love that was a testament to the power of partnership and mutual respect. Together, they nurtured a family that would become Michele's greatest pride and legacy. Her children, Mia, Lenny, Anthony, and Michelle, were her heart's delight, and she poured into them all the love and wisdom she possessed. Her role as a grandmother to nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren only further amplified the love she had to give, each child a precious gem in the crown of her life's achievements.

Her siblings, Sonny, Charlie, Johnny, Marie, and Jackie, will remember Michele as the glue that held the family together. Her ability to listen, guide, and comfort was a gift that she freely gave, drawing on the strength of their shared bonds and memories.

A proud graduate of Long Branch High School, Michele's education provided a foundation for the incredible woman she would become. While she chose the noble path of a housewife, her vocation was far from idle. Michele's home was an oasis of care and attention, a place where her children and grandchildren could flourish under her tender watch.

Michele's interests reflected the simplicity and beauty of her soul. An avid reader, she found solace and adventure within the pages of countless books, each story a journey of the mind and heart. Her love for plants was another quiet passion, her hands nurturing life and growth in her cherished garden, a living metaphor for the way she cared for those she loved.

As we bid farewell to Michele Jean Procopio, we do so with the comfort of knowing that her legacy is one of unconditional love and unwavering faith. She has sown seeds of goodness in the fertile soil of our hearts, and we are all the richer for the harvest of memories she leaves behind. As we mourn her passing, we also celebrate a life well-lived, a journey completed, and a soul returned to the loving embrace of the Creator. Rest in peace, dear Michele, until we meet again in the glory of everlasting life.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026 from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM at the Damiano Funeral Home, located at 191 Franklin Avenue, Long Branch, NJ followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church of Christ the King Parish in Long Branch. Interment will be at Woodbine Cemetery in Oceanport.

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