Florence Jacondin, age 97 of Tinton Falls died at home on Saturday, April 16th.

She was born in the Bronx, to Theresa and Giuseppi Palumbo, as one of 11 children. Florence married James Jacondin in 1948, and lived in the Bronx and Lyndhurst, eventually settling in Little Egg Harbor. Florence enjoyed trips to Atlantic City, where she played slot machines. She liked to play card games such as Crazy 8’s and Pinochle. Florence had a clever sense of humor and would always say “Look, I made you laugh.”

Florence enjoyed crossword puzzles as well cooking Italian dishes, especially stuffed peppers, stuffed artichokes and baked ziti. She was a long-time member of St. Theresa’s RC Church, Tuckerton, and was an active member of the Choir and the Rosary Altar Society where she enjoyed many friendships at the church. In recent years she was a member of the St. Anselm Music Ministry.

She loved music, from Glen Miller’s “In the Mood”, to the Andrews Sisters, Rosemary Clooney and Louis Armstrong. In addition, Florence appreciated patriotic music.

Florence was pre-deceased by her husband, James in 2012.

Surviving are her children, Christopher Jacondin and his wife Marilyn, Tania Luski and her husband Robert, Theresa Femenella and her husband Joseph and Tina DeVito and her husband Mike. Grandchildren include Anne (Jon), Christopher (Rachel), Marc (Brandon), Kurryn (Carlos), James (Allyson), Jason (Jenna), Drew and Jesse. Her great grandchildren are Benjamin, Olivia, Madison, Carter, Mason, James, Andrew, Harper and Sophia. Florence is also survived by her brother Richard Palumbo and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Thursday, April 21st, 4PM to 8PM at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. Mass of Christian burial, Friday, April 22nd, 11AM at the Church of Saint Anselm, 1028 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, NJ. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, West Long Branch.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Saint Jude Hospital, Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and The Alzheimer’s Association.

To share a favorite memory or send a message of condolence please visit Florence’s page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com.