Nicholas C Donofrio Jr.

Nicholas C Donofrio Jr. obituary, Neptune, NJ

Nicholas C Donofrio Jr.

Nicholas Donofrio Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ely Funeral Home - Neptune on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Nicholas "Nick" Donofrio Jr., 73, of Tinton Falls, passed away on Monday, August 4,2025 at Jersey Shore Medical Center. He was born in Hoboken and raised in Neptune, graduating from Neptune High School in 1970. He lived in Asbury Park before moving to Tinton Falls where he lived for 30 years with his loving wife Kathy and their beloved dog Daisy. He was employed by ECI in Eatontown for 34 years. Nick was a talented carpenter and creative artist with a passion for collecting seaglass at many beaches locally and throughout the Caribbean, creating beautiful seaglass jewelry. He loved all animals, especially dogs. Nick was an avid Dallas Cowboy and New York Yankee fan. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Kathy Donofrio, brother Bobby Donofrio, sister Debbie Voorhees, niece Nichole Ferlanti and many loving family members with whom he shared countless memories, including a cherished bond with his great nephew Matty Noffsinger. Nick will remain forever in our hearts. He will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
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