Donna J. Del Vecchio

Donna J. Del Vecchio (nee Mulvihill) Age, 63, of Livingston, NJ, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday August 12, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Raphael Church 346 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue on Monday August 19, 2024 at 10 AM. The family will receive their friends at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home 145 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue Livingston, NJ, on Sunday August 18, 2024 from 2-6 PM.

Born in Orange, NJ, Donna was raised in West Orange and has resided in Livingston for 39 years. Donna was a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in women’s health. She started her studies as a physical therapist assistant in 1982 and received her physical therapist degree in 1991 at UMDNJ in Newark, NJ. In 2003 Donna became a Doctor of Physical Therapy. In 2011 Donna attained ABPTS board certification as a clinical specialist in women’s health.

She was the pioneer for pelvic floor rehab and Women’s Health for Atlantic Health. She built a tremendous practice that started with one woman at one site. This program now spans over eight sites, 27 therapists and over 431 hours of pelvic health services offered PER WEEK.

An active member of APTANJ since 1981 and received the Physical Therapy Interest Award in Women’s Health in 2018. Donna was a wonderful mentor to many clinicians who entered the field as well as those who were just entering the field of pelvic health. She practiced at Atlantic Health System for over 40 years.

Donna will be remembered for her enormous heart, generosity and love of spending time with family and friends. She also loved the Jersey Shore, Marco Island, FL and all things Bruce Springsteen.

Donna was the beloved wife for 39 years to Guy Del Vecchio. Devoted daughter of Julia and the late Donald Mulvihill. Dear sister of Lisa Mulvihill, Christine (Nelson) Cantor, Donald Mulvihill Jr. and Katherine (Mike) Mulvihill. Loving aunt of Joseph, Jonathan, Angela, Zachary, Samantha, James, Anthony, Carlee, Jenna and Bella and several great nieces and nephew. Sister-in-law of Joseph and Gaylynn Del Vecchio.

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