On Tuesday March 4^th, 2025 Aida T. Schilizzi, 78, of Matawan, NJ went home to Heaven to be with the Lord and her family and friends.

Aida was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico on September 4th, 1946 to Carmen and Ramiro Melendez. Her family moved to Brooklyn, New York in 1950 where she was raised along with her two brothers William and Norberto. She graduated from Sarah J Hale High School. She continued living in Brooklyn where she raised her family. She worked for Century 21 Department Store as Sales Associate for 30 plus years. Afterwards, she retired and moved to Matawan with her beloved Lance in 2007.

Aida loved her peaceful fulfilling life that she shared with Lance in their beautiful home. She loved organizing, decorating, music, and dancing. She never missed the opportunity to brighten the days of her family and friends by sending them cards for all occasions. She was very beautiful, loving, loyal, and caring to those who knew her. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, dining out, and traveling.

She is predeceased by her parents, and her brother, William Melendez.

She is survived by her cherished partner, Lance and her three children Theresa, Lisa, and Ann Marie, her brother Norberto, three grandchildren Priscilla, Felipe, Tiana, and her grand dog Beno.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 9th from 1pm – 5pm at the Holmdel Funeral Home. Located at 26 S. Holmdel Road, in Holmdel NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, March 10^{th at} 10am at St. Benedicts Church, located at 165 Bethany Road, in Holmdel NJ. Entombment will follow at the Holmdel Mausoleum in the Holmdel Cemetery.

For messages of condolences, or to share a favorite memory of Aida, please visit her page of tribute at www.HolmdelFuneralHome.com.