Nancy DeMario Avci, 66, of Freehold, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Nancy was born on March 28, 1957 to Maureen and Vincent Kalafut in Jersey City. Nancy grew up in Jersey City, a city she loved. After graduating from Henry Snyder High School in 1975 she worked at a nursing home until she married and moved to Wayne, NJ in 1978 where she became a real estate agent and raised her two children. She later went on to study nursing at Passaic County Community College. She worked as a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paterson for years and finished her career as a nurse for Hospice by The Sea in Boca Raton, Florida. Nancy enjoyed reading, word games, playing on the computer, talking on the phone and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her over-the-top style. Every outfit was always paired with the perfect piece of jewelry and perfect shade of lipstick. Nancy was a strong woman who faced every challenge in her life with courage and dignity. She had a fantastic sense of humor and a quick wit that will be dearly missed and always remembered. Nancy was predeceased by her mother Maureen Hanley (nee Heaney), her father Vincent Kalafut, her sister Maureen Claudio and her brother John Hanley. She is survived by her daughter Alicia Pavone (nee DeMario) of Wayne, NJ and her husband Justan; her son Philip DeMario of Punta Gorda, FL; her sisters Susan Hanley and Kathy Hanley; and her beloved granddaughters, Lilly, Alayna, Jolie and Jacie. Nancy requested a celebration of life be held in her honor as opposed to traditional funeral services. Nancy's loved ones will gather in celebrating her beautiful life on Sunday, November 19, 2023 from 12 pm until 3 pm at Portobellos Restaurant, 175 Ramapo Valley Rd., Oakland, NJ. Nothing will be held at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations in Nancy’s name can be made to Affinity Health Management at affinityhealthmanagement.com/donation/
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Alicia Pavone
10/24/2023 02:29:55 pm
Words truly can’t describe how I am feeling… it is weird knowing that my phone won’t ring with your name or that I won’t be trying to call you three times in a row anymore.
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Ann Marie DeMario Cordero
10/24/2023 04:22:39 pm
My Beautiful Sister in law and Friend,A life cut Short.You will always be in my memorie and Heart. Rest in Peace my Sister❤
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Denise
10/24/2023 06:34:13 pm
Funny the little things you remember..6th grade fighting over a boy..lol
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Therese sottile samuels
10/25/2023 04:48:39 am
My God I knew you since we were 13 years old a very deep long lasting friendship not every one is lucky enough to have I feel I was so blessed to know a wonderful girl like you my mom and dad loved you so much you were always welcome to my home you were there in my best times and my worst time I will never forget your kindness to my daughter when I could not be there I will miss you so much a piece of my heart will always be with you love you 💖
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Phil DeMario
10/25/2023 06:07:11 am
Remembering the GOOD TIMES and our GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT together ( Our Two Beautiful Children). Rest in Peace Nancy your struggle is over and now you are in GOD's hands.
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A strong woman-fighter is now in peace. Ms. Nancy did everything her way. No there is no pain, suffering and fight. Your soul lives forever on in the people you touched. I would always remember you as a lady with a great sense of humor and will to fight! Rest in peace! ❤️🙏
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Missy Hanson Sullivan
10/26/2023 01:48:30 pm
I am so sorry I will be traveling when you celebration of life is happening as you were always so full of life and deserve to be celebrated. I will be with you all in spirit and I know, Nancy, that you will be enjoying my travels from above. I only wish I could come home and tell you all about them. Rest in peace my dear cousin and watch over us all.
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Sue Hanley
10/26/2023 06:02:26 pm
My sister, my friend, my go to person to act goofy with. My heart is still heavy and although we didn't live close, I will always miss our phone time,
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