Sara M. Duva

Sara M. Duva obituary, Lodi, NJ

Sara M. Duva

Sara Duva Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DiChiara Funeral Home - Lodi on Sep. 27, 2022.

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Sara M. Duva (nee Cook), 78, of Lodi passed away on September 26, 2022. Born and raised in Summerville, SC she settled in Lodi 57 years ago. Before retiring Sara was a receiving Clerk for Toys R Us in Flanders and was also a parishioner of St Joseph R.C. Church in Lodi. Preceded in death by her parents John and Caroline Cook. Devoted mother of April Reginald and husband Gary of Toms River, Wendy Reginald and husband Bruce of Lodi and Nicole Duva of Lodi. Loving grandmother of Gary, Jr., Leanna, Catherine, Johnny, Linzi, Darren, Caitlin, Lila and great grandmother of Breylon, Daxton, Caiden, Carilena and Garrison. Dear sister of John Cook, best friend Debora Jordon and the late Bernice Clark, Kenneth Cook and Bernie Breaker. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Chapel Service on Wednesday at 6:00 PM at Di Chiara Funeral Home, 300 Main St., Lodi. Private cremation to follow. Visitation Wednesday 4-8 PM. Condolences/directions visit www.dichiarafuneralhome.com

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