The matriarch of our family, Margaret Rafael Fonseca-Forsyth, born May 31, 1929, passed away peacefully in Stuart FL on August 16th with family by her side.

Born in West New York, NJ she was a Jersey girl through and through. Coming to Neptune City in the 1950’s she went on to have 6 children and obtained an LPN nursing degree in Monmouth Co. in 1984.

She enjoyed arts and crafts, cooking and spending most, if not all, of her free time giving to her family.

Margie spent her last year’s being lovingly cared for by her daughter Cindy and son-in-law, Scott in NJ as well as FL. She is survived by her sister, Jean D’errico 5 children; Barbara, Robert, John, Kathy and Cindy, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She also leaves her friend and companion of 38 years, William E. Fenimore. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Elizabeth Poehler.

Private viewing memorial will be held, Wednesday, August 22nd at O’Brien Funeral Home in Wall from 3-7pm. Service will be held at O’Brien Funeral Home on Thursday, August 23rd at 10:30 with burial to follow in Hamilton Cemetery, Neptune.

Family and friends can donate to: www.dementiasociety.org or https://monmouthcountyspca.org/support/donate/