Roberta E. Kulesz of Colts Neck passed away on Monday, April 6. She was born at Flower Hospital in New York City to Edith and Robert Faughnan. Roberta grew up in Queens and graduated from Flushing High School and Queens College. She was married to Martin T. Kulesz in 1956. She was a teacher for …
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Roberta E. Kulesz of Colts Neck passed away on Monday, April 6. She was born at Flower Hospital in New York City to Edith and Robert Faughnan. Roberta grew up in Queens and graduated from Flushing High School and Queens College. She was married to Martin T. Kulesz in 1956.
She was a teacher for much of her life, teaching at United Cerebral Palsy in Long Branch before branching out into real estate. Roberta went back to teaching in 1990 at Marlboro High School until she retired.
She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Colts Neck, NJ. She was also a member of several book clubs, the League of Women Voters and the Traveler’s Club.
She is predeceased by her husband Martin, her brother Douglas Faughnan and her daughter, Mary Williams.
Surviving are her four children: John, and his wife Sharon, of Falls Church, VA, Peg Minervini of Buena, NJ, Robert, and his wife Laura, of Astoria, NY, and Thomas, and his wife Angela, of Neptune, NJ; nine loving grandchildren (Whitney, Lauren, Jack, Greg, Jessy, Joe, Emily, Townsend, and Sydney Rose), and four beloved great-grandchildren (Kaden, Jackie, Theo and Hallie). Also surviving is her sister Virginia O’Sullivan.
Due to the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 virus a memorial gathering and burial of cremated remains at St. Gabriel’s Cemetery will be private. In lieu of traditional remembrances the family asks that you donate in Roberta’s honor to the American Heart Association at www.heart.com or Habitat for Humanity at www.habitatmonmouth.org.
Cornell and Joanne Wright
left a message on February 6, 2021:
We extend our prayers for comfort and support to the family and friends.
We enjoyed the conversations with Roberta about education and politics.
Also, the occasional sharing of a small glass of wine with continue to be a warm memory.
L Hamilton
left a message on April 24, 2020:
RIP Roberta! My condolences to Tom & the Kulesz family.
L Hamilton
left a message on April 24, 2020:
A candle was lit by L Hamilton on 2020/04/24
Lynne Pitcher
left a message on April 14, 2020:
My condolences to Roberta's family. Roberta and I were members of a book club together and of the Travelers group. She was a terrific reader and always had interesting takes on her reading - often providing different opinions from the rest of us. And she - and I as her co-hostess - were quite all right with purchasing frozen cream puffs and sharing them at the end if they weren't eaten.
She worked very hard and bravely over the pat 2 years to keep these 2 connections going. I will miss her. I rejoice that she had such a large and beloved family and would have had your love to the end.
Lynne Pitcher
Loretta Brooks
left a message on April 13, 2020:
I met Roberta in our Traveler's Club a few years ago and so enjoyed talking and laughing with her. Her sense of humor was terrific and I will miss her greatly, but so glad I got a chance to meet this remarkable woman.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Maura OConnor
left a message on April 13, 2020:
Wishing all of Roberta’s family that is left in sorrow- prayers, comfort and beautiful memories.
We will miss her quick smile and fast wave as she watched over our neighborhood
the past years on nice days.
Our thoughts are with you all during such a devastating time..
Love and Hugs,
Maura, Gary, Shane and pups.
karen adams
left a message on April 12, 2020:
So sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Roberta. She always had interesting stories to tell while I cut her hair. My daughter loved talking with her too.
She will be greatly missed. SIP Roberta.
Jessica Dickerson
left a message on April 12, 2020:
Sweet Roberta Rest In Peace.
Michelle Perkinson
left a message on April 12, 2020:
I remember being with Roberta over a span of nearly 40 years working on League of Women Voters activities. She was passionate about education, women's rights and life in general. We had many lively discussions. I will miss her ready smile and witty comments.
Marianne Harrell
left a message on April 12, 2020:
Tom, Angie and Rosie,
My condolences on the loss of Mrs. Kulesz. Take care.
Cornell Wright
left a message on April 12, 2020:
Joanne and I send our prayers of comfort to the Kulesz family. We have fond memories of conversations with Roberta about the world at large and in particular politics. She was always interested in having a good conversation would pepper her comments with information from books she had read or what had been reported in the New York Times.
Peace.
Rev Louis & Lora Moore
left a message on April 11, 2020:
May our condolences bring you comfort and may our prayers ease the pain of this loss. May it be comforting to you to know that others care. Holding memories always in your heart. God Bless The Kluesz Family.
Letitia Kelley
left a message on April 10, 2020:
As I thought back, I recall Roberta & "Babe" sitting on the front steps of her mother's Little Neck home. My sister & I were the bratty cousins teasing the young dating couple while we stayed at their home. Marty & Roberta were married in the Catholic Church quite a change from her Baptist up bringing! I was 10 yrs. old when John was born, followed by 4 more, & the family would arrive at Aunt May's for the Raymond family Christmas get together always the Sat, after Christmas. Time marched on and Roberta & I really began our relationship as adults sending Christmas & birthday cards, phoning each other & catching up on our individual families & activities. I remember 1 call after Marty's death & the death of her pets, Rob brought her a cat that was orphaned near his NY City apt. That cat wasn't sure about country living & was happiest in the driveway between 2 parked cars! My last visit with Roberta was at Tom's with sister reminiscing over lunch in Ocean Grove.& Roberta was a sister, a reader, a teacher, active in many "clubs" forming lasting relationships but above all she was a wife & mother.
relationships a sister but above all a wife & mother.
Mike Raymond
left a message on April 9, 2020:
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family. Remembering all the good times at the Colts Neck house when we were young.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Cornell and Joanne Wright
left a message on February 6, 2021:
We extend our prayers for comfort and support to the family and friends.
We enjoyed the conversations with Roberta about education and politics.
Also, the occasional sharing of a small glass of wine with continue to be a warm memory.
L Hamilton
left a message on April 24, 2020:
RIP Roberta! My condolences to Tom & the Kulesz family.
L Hamilton
left a message on April 24, 2020:
A candle was lit by L Hamilton on 2020/04/24
Lynne Pitcher
left a message on April 14, 2020:
My condolences to Roberta's family. Roberta and I were members of a book club together and of the Travelers group. She was a terrific reader and always had interesting takes on her reading - often providing different opinions from the rest of us. And she - and I as her co-hostess - were quite all right with purchasing frozen cream puffs and sharing them at the end if they weren't eaten.
She worked very hard and bravely over the pat 2 years to keep these 2 connections going. I will miss her. I rejoice that she had such a large and beloved family and would have had your love to the end.
Lynne Pitcher
Loretta Brooks
left a message on April 13, 2020:
I met Roberta in our Traveler's Club a few years ago and so enjoyed talking and laughing with her. Her sense of humor was terrific and I will miss her greatly, but so glad I got a chance to meet this remarkable woman.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Maura OConnor
left a message on April 13, 2020:
Wishing all of Roberta’s family that is left in sorrow- prayers, comfort and beautiful memories.
We will miss her quick smile and fast wave as she watched over our neighborhood
the past years on nice days.
Our thoughts are with you all during such a devastating time..
Love and Hugs,
Maura, Gary, Shane and pups.
karen adams
left a message on April 12, 2020:
So sorry for your loss. I have so many fond memories of Roberta. She always had interesting stories to tell while I cut her hair. My daughter loved talking with her too.
She will be greatly missed. SIP Roberta.
Jessica Dickerson
left a message on April 12, 2020:
Sweet Roberta Rest In Peace.
Michelle Perkinson
left a message on April 12, 2020:
I remember being with Roberta over a span of nearly 40 years working on League of Women Voters activities. She was passionate about education, women's rights and life in general. We had many lively discussions. I will miss her ready smile and witty comments.
Marianne Harrell
left a message on April 12, 2020:
Tom, Angie and Rosie,
My condolences on the loss of Mrs. Kulesz. Take care.
Cornell Wright
left a message on April 12, 2020:
Joanne and I send our prayers of comfort to the Kulesz family. We have fond memories of conversations with Roberta about the world at large and in particular politics. She was always interested in having a good conversation would pepper her comments with information from books she had read or what had been reported in the New York Times.
Peace.
Rev Louis & Lora Moore
left a message on April 11, 2020:
May our condolences bring you comfort and may our prayers ease the pain of this loss. May it be comforting to you to know that others care. Holding memories always in your heart. God Bless The Kluesz Family.
Letitia Kelley
left a message on April 10, 2020:
As I thought back, I recall Roberta & "Babe" sitting on the front steps of her mother's Little Neck home. My sister & I were the bratty cousins teasing the young dating couple while we stayed at their home. Marty & Roberta were married in the Catholic Church quite a change from her Baptist up bringing! I was 10 yrs. old when John was born, followed by 4 more, & the family would arrive at Aunt May's for the Raymond family Christmas get together always the Sat, after Christmas. Time marched on and Roberta & I really began our relationship as adults sending Christmas & birthday cards, phoning each other & catching up on our individual families & activities. I remember 1 call after Marty's death & the death of her pets, Rob brought her a cat that was orphaned near his NY City apt. That cat wasn't sure about country living & was happiest in the driveway between 2 parked cars! My last visit with Roberta was at Tom's with sister reminiscing over lunch in Ocean Grove.& Roberta was a sister, a reader, a teacher, active in many "clubs" forming lasting relationships but above all she was a wife & mother.
relationships a sister but above all a wife & mother.
Mike Raymond
left a message on April 9, 2020:
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family. Remembering all the good times at the Colts Neck house when we were young.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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