Genevieve (Montanaro) Dillon, 85, of Toms River, formerly of Jersey City, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members, on Friday, October 30, 2020.
Genevieve was born to the late John and Frances (Alfonse) Montanaro on January 3, 1935, in Jersey City, where she resided for most of her life before moving to the Jersey Shore. Genevieve worked hard her entire life and retired from Porky Products as a bookkeeper in 2010. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister who always enjoyed being social and entertaining. She never needed a reason to spend time with friends and family. Her love for her family was nearly equaled by her love of travel and the theater. Genevieve was a world traveler who visited most all of Europe, parts of Asia, the US and Canada. Her extensive collection of Playbills and posters lined the walls of her home. Genevieve was never one to sit still, always planning the next trip. She was a one-of-a-kind grandmother who never shied away from playing with and doting on her grandchildren, or taking them with her on one of her many adventures.
Genevieve was predeceased by her husband Joseph, daughter Francine Dillon and brother Dominick Montanaro. She is survived by her sons, Joseph, and Michael and his wife Denise; grandchildren Caroline and Jackson Dillon; sister Patricia Ziolkowski and her husband Tom; brother John Montanaro and his wife Rose; niece Deanna and nephews Tom, Robert and John; and countless cousins and extended family.
A visitation and celebration of life for both Genevieve and her daughter Francine, who passed away peacefully on October 13, 2020, will be held at O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy. 35, Wall, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, from 4-8 PM. The funeral service for Genevieve and Francine will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 4th, at 10AM. Following the service, Genevieve and Francine will be laid to rest at Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City.
In lieu of flowers, donations in both of their names may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Greater NJ Chapter, 23 Vreeland Road, #105, Florham Park, NJ 07932. Condolences may be sent via www.obrienfuneralhome.com.