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Tuesday
16
July
Visitation
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Freeman Manalapan Marlboro Funeral Home
344 Route 9 North
Manalapan, New Jersey, United States
732-972-8484
Tuesday
16
July
Visitation
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Freeman Manalapan Marlboro Funeral Home
344 Route 9 North
Manalapan, New Jersey, United States
732-972-8484
Wednesday
17
July
Funeral Liturgy
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
St. Gabriel's MAIN Church
100 N Main St
Marlboro, New Jersey, United States
908-208-0786
Entombment
Marlboro Memorial Cemetery & Mausoleum
361 Hwy 79
Morganville, New Jersey, United States
732-970-9000
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Kristy Fortunato posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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A week ago today we laid you to rest. Just writing "laid you to rest" is not a statement, I would have thought, I would ever be writing about you. Let alone laying you to rest.
I find myself going to call you, and I have to stop myself, and remind myself you won't be on the other side of that call.
We were cousins at birth, but God pushed us together in the end, and we became bestfriends, a shoulder to lean on, we became eachothers person, a person we knew we could always count on, knowing we would come through for one another. In the end we became sisters.
It has been challenging to push forward without you. To say I am broken hearted is an understatement. I am lost. I create something I know I would make you pee your pants, and I'm hit with reality that you are no longer here for me to share it with you.
I know we all have to keep moving forward. But the pain in my heart moving forward without you is suffocating. I have lost family members close to my heart and it was heartbreaking, but this heartbreak is one I have never felt.
I Love You and I Miss You Everyday.
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Kristy Fortunato posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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Kristy Fortunato posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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Today we laid you to rest. I still can't seem to wrap my head around that you are gone. I can't come to terms with the fact that I will never be able to hear your voice or see your beautiful face again.
I don't know if I'm still in shock or just in denial...My world has been forever turned upside down. How do I go forward without my partner in crime?
My heart is so heavy, broken, and filled with such sadness. To say I am devastated it's an understatement.
We looked forward to our time spent together. Now I dread going somewhere knowing you were supposed to be there.
My life will truly never be the same without you in it.
I am so grateful for the years of memories we had, but I'm more angrier at the years of memories we don't get to have.
I Love You Sissy More Than You Know. Today when we were at the cemetery there was a yellow butterfly that followed my car. I like to believe it was a sign that you were there with all of us, and that your Happy. You will always hold a special place in my heart. When I get my butterfly tattoo it will be a tribute to you.
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Carol Roberts posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
I did not have a baseball house growing up I knew nothing about baseball but Antoinette will always be what pops in my head when I see METS anything! She loved number 16!!! Lee (not sure I am spelling this right ) Mazzilli ! I can’t remember her being anything but nice to anyone everyone ! I remember us walking down the street full of baby oil after taking the sun and one of her aunts I think it was Jeanette saying you two look like body builders wtf are you doing !! . I had many memories with her and all of them were here being such a light of God ! Til we meet again Antoinette
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Frankie Onorato lit a candle
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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My condolences to everyone. No denying how bright and happy AA was. Every experience I ever had with her was filled with laughter. First got a chance to meet her as a young child and years went by living on opposite coasts. But a few years back when I moved back to the east coast, I got a chance to spend a day with her as an adult. A day filled with her showing me around the city she loved so much. Definitely a day I will always remember.
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Cousin AnnMarie Onorato posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Today back east my family is gathering to say their last goodbyes to my cousin Antoinette and I can not be there, it hurts so very much. However I will honor her in my own way the best I know how. I still can not wrap my head around getting the phone call from my daughter to tell my my sweet cousin was gone, she was my bestfriend growing up. I think the closest person to my my entire life. To imagine I will never speak to her again just has not sunk in. To my Aunt Kathy and Uncle Joe I pray God brings you comfort and strength. To my cousins Catherine and Donna, and Joe I am so very sorry for the pain your going through. Ants you will be so deeply missed everyday I am left here without you. Rest easy my sweet cousin, See you when I get there. I love you more then words can ever express.
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Linda Kordelis lit a candle
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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Uncle Eddie posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
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Sans, Today we all came to spend time with you. It was pure joy to see just how loved you are. You truly touched sooooo many lives with your heart. The memories you gave to each and every one of us will be forever in our hearts. As I came to up to you to kiss you goodbye and tell you how lucky I was to have you as my niece I remember you yelling HERNIA!!!!!! You made me break my stitches. I love you kid.
For once in my life I don’t know how to fix this brokenness. Tonight as I got home there was a sign from Steven and Aunt MaryAnn. I sure hope that they met you with open arms. I love you, I love you, I love you. This is just too too much. I will miss you every single day until the day I die and we are together again.
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Claude Chu posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Toni you was such a great person with a big heart and smile. I will always cherish our conversations about life. You will be missed.
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Lauren posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
AA, today we’ll be saying our final goodbyes. This doesn’t feel real. I keep thinking I’ll wake up tomorrow and it would have all been a horrible dream. This family will definitely will have a giant hole without you there. You were always the life of the party. You will truly be so missed. I’m so grateful you got to be there with me to go wedding dress shopping. It was such a fun day. It pains me knowing you won’t be able to be there physically for my special day but I know you’ll be there in spirit. AA we love you and will cherish the memories with you forever.
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Karriem Watson posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Toni you was and always be a amazing person. I will always cherish our years of friendship. You watched me raise my kids and I think you was more excited than me when I had my son. I always love your smile when you talked about your family, especially your nieces and nephews. Toni you will be missed!!!
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Monday, July 15, 2024
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Monday, July 15, 2024
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Antoinette, you were truly an angel on earth, selfless, genuine and above all kind hearted. No wonder God wanted you so soon!! The thought of never seeing you, talking or joking with you again pains me, but I know you are at peace. My cousin, my friend, you are loved and will be missed soo much, watch over us all, like youve done so many times here on earth. I have no doubt you are up there now with Nanny Papa Uncle Sal, Steven and Aunt Mare looking down on us. Until we meet again, rest in peace.
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Lauren lit a candle
Monday, July 15, 2024
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Annmarie Onorato uploaded photo(s)
Monday, July 15, 2024
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For everyone who knew Antoinette knew she loved Elvis more then anything. I wanted to include the words to one of her favorite songs. It was the first Elvis movie I can remember watching with her when I was little. It was love me tender. At the end when Elvis dies Antoinette cried and Donna yelled Ma she's crying again. Haha. She cried every time she saw it. She just hated to see him go. And Donna made fun of her every time. Ants we love you so, and we always will.
Love me tender, love me sweet
Never let me go
You have made my life complete
And I love you so
Love me tender, love me true
All my dreams fulfill
For my darlin', I love you
And I always will
Love me tender, love me long
Take me to your heart
For it's there that I belong
And we'll never part
Love me tender, love me true
All my dreams fulfill
For my darlin', I love you
And I always will
Love me tender, love me dear
Tell me you are mine
I'll be yours through all the years
Till the end of time
Love me tender, love me true
All my dreams fulfill
For my darlin', I love you
And I always will
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AnnMarie lit a candle
Monday, July 15, 2024
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Kristy Fortunato lit a candle
Sunday, July 14, 2024
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What can I say about my cousin? We considered eachother sister's. She was BIG Hearted, Kind, Thoughtful, Considerate, she was an Angel. We were all blessed to have her in our lives. Antoinette made sure to be apart of everyone's life & you never had to ask her for anything, She had a way of knowing what you needed & before you knew it a package appeared at your door. I hope that I was that for her as well. I hope she knew how special she was & how unconditionally loved she was by all of us. You have touched so many & I truly hope you know when you touched mine & my son's heart's, you left your hand print on our hearts. Your hand print will spend an eternity on mine.
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Sunday, July 14, 2024
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Not my best looking picture but unfortunately time won’t allow us to get another. You were one of the funniest people I know and this train ride was absolutely hysterical. You always made sure to text me on my birthday or for a life accomplishment. You were insanely passionate about helping others, the most selfless human being ever. Your life could be falling apart and you’d still show up for others. One of the most caring yet fierce people I know. If someone was trying to cut us off in the city you were ready to beat them down lol You are the definition of an amazing family member and I’m forever grateful you were part of my family. Timing is so weird in this life and I feel as if you were taken too soon but, I guess God didn’t want you out on the turnpikes anymore and needed you as an Angel. I know you’ll be watching over us and if someone tries to cut me off, throw a rock at their windshield for me. Till I see you again Love you AA
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Johnny lit a candle
Sunday, July 14, 2024
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AA so sorry to hear about your passing when I first came in to the Fortunato family and met Annmarie you are the second person to welcome me into the family. And when me and Annmarie were having some difficulties, I always had your private bedroom phone number to talk to you and you helped me through it more then you will know. And even though our daughter’s name is spelled differently, she is named after you also.
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Tami posted a condolence
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Rest in peace Antoinette- I always remember your kindness. You were always a pure soul.
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Antonette lit a candle
Sunday, July 14, 2024
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Big Ant.... There's no little way too tell people how beautiful and kind hearted you were. I know we lived hundreds of miles away but you always made me feel loved. Every new years at 10pm we'd call say I love you and wish the best year ahead. If I knew things would.change this year maybe I would have just stayed on the phone little longer... May you have been greeted at the gates of heaven by all the loved ones gone. You will be remember everyday by the ones you loved. Thank you for always making me feel apart of the family. I will miss you always. Love little ant.
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Eddie posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, July 14, 2024
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Someday we will be there together. I will bring the macaroni salad, the drinks and of course the Large Pickles. There’s so much to say and never enough time to say it. My God, I didn’t know that 6 days ago at the BBQ would be our last time together. This is a major break in my soul. This wasn’t how we wanted it to end. I thought we had much more time. The love you gave to everyone, the laughs, the thoughtfulness, the genuine generosity that you showed for everyone was truly amazing and nobody else can ever replace you. My beautiful niece, i love you I appreciate you and I will always alway keep your heart in full view for your lite to shine forever. I know it’s selfish of me but if this was the way it was to happen than I am okay it was quick so you didn’t have to linger for months of torture. I pray Grandma and grandpa, Uncle Sal, Aunt Maryanne and Steven welcomed you with open arms. I must believe that. This is the only way I can manage this humongous LOSS. Broken isn’t enough to describe This . I love You !!!!
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Sunday, July 14, 2024
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Lou Vigliotti posted a condolence
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Toni Ann was special gal. We shared many issues over the years at Duane Reade. Know her Sister Donna for many years back to Pathmark days. God blessToni and her family. My heart aches. Lou
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Amanda Rivera lit a candle
Sunday, July 14, 2024
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AA may you rest in the sweetest peace nothing will ever be the same without you here a beautiful person inside and out that will always be remembered and missed dearly we love you to the moon and back we love you and miss u more then words can express
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Sunday, July 14, 2024
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There are no words to explain how heartbroken we all are. Thank you for loving me from day one and never treating me like anything less than a sister.
Til we meet again … xoxo
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Sunday, July 14, 2024
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Antoinette.
It was a pleasure to know you . Your family has such great memories and stories to share. You will always be remembered
Gone too soon :(
May you rest in peace.
Love , Rachelle xo
Ps
It was always funny that we share some of the same "language" I'll make sure I keep it up for Donna.
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Sunday, July 14, 2024
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Sunday, July 14, 2024
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Antoinette, I can't believe you left me so fast. It broke my heart for you to leave me. It hurts more than you know but I'll always love you. You were like my sister from another mister and that will always be true. You weren't supposed to go first, we were supposed to go together. I love you so much and I'm going to miss you. You'll always be my sidekick and my BFF forever. Until we meet again, please rest in peace. I'll miss you always, and I know you'll be watching over me.
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AnnMarie ONorato posted a condolence
Saturday, July 13, 2024
My sweet cousin my heart hurts thinking that I will never hear your laughter again or your words of encouragement. You were one of a kind Ants. I have to find comfort know you didn't suffer and you went home peacfully to be with Steven, Aunt Mare my dad and grandma and Pop. I pray they were all there at the gates waiting for you. Please watch over us and come visit me in my dreams. Thank you for your love Ants. This world will never be the same place withput your glow in it. Rest easy now my beautiful cousin.
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Fran & Wally Eckman posted a condolence
Saturday, July 13, 2024
AA was one of the kindest most generous people I have ever know. Aside from her extreme generosity I could watch her amuse and have the kids hysterical with a story or gesture. Watched her run around pretending she had a bird under her shirt for hours. The kids believed her. Our condolences to Kathy,Joe and the entire Fortunato family. The world was a brighter place because you were in at AA and tonight it’s a little dimmer. May you rest in peace
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Saturday, July 13, 2024
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I love you my sweet cousin!
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Saturday, July 13, 2024
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I love you!
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Saturday, July 13, 2024
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Love you so much Ton Gonna miss you so much you have no idea words cant express how heart broken i am you are one of a kind i love you you will always have a special place in my heart
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Madeline Snyder posted a condolence
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Q: What will you never forget about Antoinette?
A: I'll never forget her kindness and her heart. She was always there for you. Family was important to her.
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