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Obituary of Donna Marie Carchesio
Donna Marie Carchesio, 69, of Manalapan, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Jersey Shore Medical Center, surrounded by family and close friends. Donna was born in Norwich, England, and moved to Brooklyn, NY, 68 years ago, where she spent her early years as a child before moving to Manalapan Township, NJ. Donna loved spending time with her family, and making sure her family was happy was always her top priority in life. Donna enjoyed going to family gatherings, where she could often be found at a table with her aunts and cousins, making jokes and laughing aloud. Donna loved the Jersey Shore and going to the beach at her favorite spot which was Sea Watch in Manasquan, NJ. Donna enjoyed cooking for her family, hosting parties, going to family gatherings, listening to music, the New York Mets, watching General Hospital, and spending time with her two precious grandchildren.
Donna was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Brenda Scafidi, and her daughter, Laurann Carchesio. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Carchesio; daughter, Gina Hughes (Patrick); son, Angelo Carchesio (Amanda); brothers, John Scafidi (Ann), Stephen Scafidi (Suzanne), and Joseph Scafidi; and grandchildren, Ella Hughes and Joseph Hughes.
Friends and family are invited to visit on Saturday, February 8th, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at Freeman Manalapan Marlboro Funeral Home, 344 Route 9 North. A funeral liturgy will be held at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church in Manalapan, NJ, on Monday at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Old Tennent Cemetery. To leave a condolence or find directions, visit www.freemanfuneralhomes.com.