Obituary for Rebecca Rachel Marchese
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Rebecca R. Marchese, 71, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 31, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.Rebecca was born in Worchester, Massachusetts and then moved to Wall Township where she was a 1965 graduate of Wall High School and member of the National Honor Society. Rebecca graduated Suma Cum Laude from Monmouth College in 1969 with a B.A. in Education. During that time she won the title of Miss Monmouth College and went on to compete in the Miss New Jersey pageant. Rebecca taught 5th grade in Ocean Township Schools until 1974. After raising her family in Neptune Township, she continued her education in 1993 at Georgian Court University where she earned a certification to teach children with disabilities. She then taught at the Children’s Center of Monmouth County. Rebecca is predeceased by her parents Loraine and Thomas Martin. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Joseph Marchese, children Nicole Morro and her husband Peter of Howell, Meghan Marchese and her husband Blair of Brick, Joseph Marchese and his partner Katie of Brick, and Karen Trapierakis and her husband Nick of Brick. She was lovingly known as Meema to her 9 grandchildren.Rebecca’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She was a creative and spiritual soul who enjoyed playing guitar, piano, painting, and crafting. She loved being out in nature hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, boating, and riding the Harley with her husband.
We are blessed to now have her as our angel. As per Rebecca’s request, in lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 4-8PM at O'Brien Funeral Home, Brick. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 10AM at St. Dominic's R.C. Church, Brick. Family and friends are kindly asked to meet directly at church.