Danice DeLeo Casper, 90, of Colts Neck, died on Sunday, July 26.

Danice was born and raised in Staten Island to the late Ruth and James Vincent DeLeo. After graduating from Saint Joseph Hill Academy, she went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from Wagner College, later receiving her Masters and Doctorate degree in psychology. She was proud of her career as a teacher and psychologist. In 1982, she moved to Colts Neck, where she has resided since.

Danice enjoyed Antiquing, attending Dog Shows and breeding dogs. She was a member of the Woman’s Club of Colts Neck, American Kennel Club, and the Eastern Irish Setters Club. Danice was an active Vendor in the Red Bank Antiques Center for 30 plus years.

She is predeceased by her parents,  her husband, Wolfgang Casper who was the Chief Surgeon of Dermatology at Saint Vincents Medical Center, Staten Island, and her sister Valerie Harris.

Danice is survived by her close friends Walter King and his partner James Spadola, Dr. Dolores Loew, Cathy Guitierrez and her husband Franklin, and her caregiver, Clova Elliot.

In accordance with Danice’s wishes, all funeral services will be held privately.

In lieu of traditional remembrances, Danice’s friends ask with gratitude that donations in her memory be made to the ASPCA (www.monmouthcountyspca.org) or St. Jude Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org)