Grace Cefolo Rubino, 99 of Shrewsbury died at her home on Friday January 17th. Born in Union, NJ to Italian immigrants Nicholas and Grace Cefolo. She married the love of her life in 1947 and together they moved to Long Branch where she and her husband Dominic raised their family. They were happily married for …
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Grace Cefolo Rubino, 99 of Shrewsbury died at her home on Friday January 17th.
Born in Union, NJ to Italian immigrants Nicholas and Grace Cefolo. She married the love of her life in 1947 and together they moved to Long Branch where she and her husband Dominic raised their family. They were happily married for 68 years.
The holidays were always a special time for Grace, she loved baking, decorating, and celebrating with her husband Don, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The house was always buzzing with activity, the smell of cookies in the oven and other Italian specialties. But most of all she would always have a beautiful smile on her face.
Grace was pre-deceased by her husband Dominic Rubino, her parents Nicholas and Grace Cefolo and her siblings, Mildred Salsano, Michael Cefolo, Jake Cefolo, Mary Meola, Helen Mainelli and Anthony Cefolo.
Surviving are her children, Donna and Lou Miceli and Michael and Nancy Rubino; 5 grandchildren, Danielle and Blair Robbins, Michael and Lindsey Miceli, Dr. James and Meredith Miceli, Michael Rubino, and Eric and Samantha Rubino; additionally, she was blessed with 6 great grandchildren, Olivia, Lily, Madelyn, Jack, Isla and Flora who she cherished and loved so much; her sister Rose DiCecco and her husband Rocky and Marge Solimine. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
At Grace’s request, there will be no wake. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 22, 10:15 am at the Church of St. Leo The Great, 50 Hurleys Lane, Lincroft. Entombment will follow at Woodbine Mausoleum, Oceanport. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
To share a favorite memory or send a message of condolence please visit her page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com.

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