Arlene H. Reich Montanaro

Arlene H. Reich Montanaro, 85, went to her eternal rest on Dec. 4 after a long illness.

A Jersey (City) girl, Arlene was the great-granddaughter of Irish famine immigrants, who came to Jersey City in 1846, and the granddaughter of German immigrants, who arrived there in 1889.

Arlene and her five brothers were raised by devoted parents in a family of modest means and an abundance of love. She brought the love of family to her own children, Maureen and Joseph, and to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Arlene worked conscientiously for many years in branch banking and was a favorite of her customers. She enjoyed going on bus rides to Atlantic City with friends and family; loved watching ice skating competitions on television; and had a gift for sewing.

Her generous spirit and unlimited love will be missed by her family and friends.

Arlene is survived by her daughter (and son-in-law) Maureen and Walter Wlodarczyk; her son (and daughter-in-law) Joseph and Suzanne Montanaro; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Arlene’s name to the hospice organization that cared for her: Grace Healthcare Services, 105 Fieldcrest Ave., Suite 402, Edison, New Jersey, 08837.

Funeral arrangements were made by Silverton Memorial Funeral Home. 2482 Church Road, Toms River. Entombment was at Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River.

For more information, visit www.silvertonmemorial.com.