Mary V. D'Amore

Mary Vita D’Amore HAZLET – Mary Vita (Romeo) D’Amore, 89, of Hazlet, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel, NJ, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Newark, NJ, to Vito and Maria Romeo on February 15, 1929. She was the second oldest child, following her older brother, Joseph, and preceding her younger sister, Carmella, and brother, Vito, Jr. She attended East Side High School. She met her future husband, Anthony (Tony), who was a returning WWII GI, at a wedding, and they were married on June 16, 1951. She and Tony lived in Newark (and summered in Keansburg) until September 1965, when they moved to West Keansburg (now Hazlet), where she lived for the rest of her life. Besides raising her family, Mary usually worked the “third (night)-shift” at a number of factory jobs (Wagner Pies, Ronsen, Burry Biscuit, Bendix, SS White, Midland Glass) to allow for her children the privilege of attending Catholic grammar and high schools, as well as the opportunity to attend college. After Tony passed away in 1976, she subsequently purchased the Royal Deli in South Plainfield with her brother Vito, and then ran it for fourteen years with her son Anthony. Later in life, Mary was a food demonstrator at food supermarkets in the Bayshore area. Mary was an upbeat, fun-loving and sassy lady who had a very good heart, and sacrificed so her children could have a better life. She was strong-willed and independent, and did not tolerate fools. She loved her family, and enjoyed spending time with them any chance she could get. She also loved dogs, and dogs loved her. She enjoyed playing the lottery, and the occasional trip to the Atlantic City casinos. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed company, and visitors were always ensured of having food bestowed upon them by good host Mary. Mary was predeceased by her husband Tony, parents Vito and Maria, and brothers Joe and Vito. She is survived by her children Anthony (Karen) of Hazlet, Joseph (Karen) of Red Bank, and Linda (Michael) of Winchester, VA; grandchildren Anthony, Joshua, Alexandra and Christian D’Amore, and Michael and Nicholas Randazzo; great-grandchildren Lauren, MacKenzie, Trenton, Mila, Noah and Emelia; her sister, Carmella (Millie) Manzo (Matawan); and many nieces and nephews. Cremation was private. Arrangements are by the Laurel Avenue Funeral Home. The funeral mass will be at 11:00 AM on December 29, 2018, at St. Benedict Church, Holmdel, NJ. Internment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport, where she will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband Tony. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals (ASPCA), or to the American Cancer Society, would be appreciated.

Mary V. D'Amore

February 15, 1929 - October 26, 2018