Margaret E. Jesel, 93 of West Long Branch, passed away at her home on Tuesday November 20th at her home.

She was born in Philadelphia and had lived in Oakhurst. She moved to West Long Branch in 2003. Margaret was a member of the Salvation Army Church, Asbury Park for 25 years.

She worked for EAI, West Long Branch for many years.

Margaret was pre-deceased by her husband, Richard in 1992 and her daughter, Cheryle Smith, in 2006.

Surviving is her daughter and son-in-law Joyce and John Paolantonio, West Long Branch; her son-in-law, Larry W. Smith, Hampstead, NC; 4 grandchildren, Alicia and her husband, Chris Strano, Melissa and her husband Gary Kopec, Lindsey Smith and Treayor Smith; 8 great grandchildren, Abigail, Madelyn, Julianne, Brendan, Ellie, Max, Gabriella and Sam.

Margaret’s family extends their deepest gratitude to the VNA, Hospice of Central New Jersey, for the unitiring support, friendship and care.

Memorial services will be Saturday, November 24th, 10 AM at the Salvation Army’s Church, 605 Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Visiting Nurses Association, 176 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank, NJ, 07701 or the Salvation Army Church, 605 Asbury Army’s Asbury Park Corps, 605 Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712. You may light a candle of condolence by visiting www.woolleyboglioli.com.

Asbury Park Salvation Army volunteer for 25 years