Apolonia "pauline" Spera
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Apolonia 'Pauline' Spera
Retired pediatric nurse and Toms River resident who raised her family in Garwood and sang in church choirs, 87
Apolonia "Pauline" Spera (nee Malinowski), age 87, of Toms River, N.J., formerly of Garwood, N.J., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
Visitation will take place at the Mastapeter Funeral Home, 400 Faitoute Ave., Roselle Park, N.J., on Saturday, April 6, from 2 to 5 p.m., with Panachida prayer service is at 2:30 p.m. Viewing will again take place at Mastapeter Funeral Home, 270 Atlantic City Blvd. (Rt. 9), Bayville, N.J., Sunday, April 7, from 2 to 5 p.m.
The Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday, April 8, at St. Joseph Church, 685 Hooper Ave., Toms River, at 10:30 a.m. Interment is at St. Joseph Cemetery, Toms River. For condolences, please go to www.MastapeterFuneralHome.com.
Born in Newark, N.J., to Walter and Frances Malinowski, Pauline attended West High School and St. Michael's School of Nursing, Newark.
Pauline lived in Irvington, N.J., before moving to Garwood where she raised her family. She retired in 1991 and moved to Holiday City, Toms River.
Pauline worked as a dedicated nurse at Irvington General Hospital and later as a pediatric nurse for over 25 years in the office of Dr. Burton Feinsmith of Westfield, N.J.
She was an active member of the Church of St. Ann, Garwood, where she was a member of the choir and Rosary Society. She continued this dedicated service to St. Joseph Church, Toms River, as a member of their choir and Rosary Society.
She was active with Caregivers of Toms River and served on the Holiday Heights First Aid Squad for over 20 years.
She and her husband, Frank, enjoyed boating and were active members of the Raritan Bay Power Squadron.
She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, the late Frank J. "Sonny" Spera; her parents, Walter and Frances Malinowski, and her grandson, Thomas J Greer.
She is survived by her children, Thomas and his wife, Judy, of Garwood, Bonnie Greer and her husband, Tom, of Point Phillips, Pa., and the Very Rev. James F. Spera, pastor of the Church of the Assumption, Roselle Park.
Pauline was the dear sister of Irene Voegels of Sabastian, Fla., and Walter of Debary, Fla.
She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and her dog, "Buddy."
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Church of the Assumption Sanctuary Fund or the Holiday Heights First Aid Squad.
Retired pediatric nurse and Toms River resident who raised her family in Garwood and sang in church choirs, 87
Apolonia "Pauline" Spera (nee Malinowski), age 87, of Toms River, N.J., formerly of Garwood, N.J., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
Visitation will take place at the Mastapeter Funeral Home, 400 Faitoute Ave., Roselle Park, N.J., on Saturday, April 6, from 2 to 5 p.m., with Panachida prayer service is at 2:30 p.m. Viewing will again take place at Mastapeter Funeral Home, 270 Atlantic City Blvd. (Rt. 9), Bayville, N.J., Sunday, April 7, from 2 to 5 p.m.
The Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday, April 8, at St. Joseph Church, 685 Hooper Ave., Toms River, at 10:30 a.m. Interment is at St. Joseph Cemetery, Toms River. For condolences, please go to www.MastapeterFuneralHome.com.
Born in Newark, N.J., to Walter and Frances Malinowski, Pauline attended West High School and St. Michael's School of Nursing, Newark.
Pauline lived in Irvington, N.J., before moving to Garwood where she raised her family. She retired in 1991 and moved to Holiday City, Toms River.
Pauline worked as a dedicated nurse at Irvington General Hospital and later as a pediatric nurse for over 25 years in the office of Dr. Burton Feinsmith of Westfield, N.J.
She was an active member of the Church of St. Ann, Garwood, where she was a member of the choir and Rosary Society. She continued this dedicated service to St. Joseph Church, Toms River, as a member of their choir and Rosary Society.
She was active with Caregivers of Toms River and served on the Holiday Heights First Aid Squad for over 20 years.
She and her husband, Frank, enjoyed boating and were active members of the Raritan Bay Power Squadron.
She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, the late Frank J. "Sonny" Spera; her parents, Walter and Frances Malinowski, and her grandson, Thomas J Greer.
She is survived by her children, Thomas and his wife, Judy, of Garwood, Bonnie Greer and her husband, Tom, of Point Phillips, Pa., and the Very Rev. James F. Spera, pastor of the Church of the Assumption, Roselle Park.
Pauline was the dear sister of Irene Voegels of Sabastian, Fla., and Walter of Debary, Fla.
She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and her dog, "Buddy."
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Church of the Assumption Sanctuary Fund or the Holiday Heights First Aid Squad.
Source: Newark Star Ledger
Published on: 05-04-2019