Jodi Spiler

Born in Brooklyn, she later lived in Staten Island before settling in Manalapan in 1983. In 1969, she attended a New Year’s Eve party that would change her life forever where she met the love of her life, and they’ve been inseparable ever since. Though she spent most of her life in New Jersey, Brooklyn never left her; it was in her voice, her humor, and always her attitude.

She was predeceased by her beloved parents Nathan and Pearl Katz, her cherished Aunt Betty Kron, and her adoring father and mother-in-law Lazar and Rose Spiler.

Left behind to cherish her memory are her high school sweetheart and husband of 50 years, Charlie Spiler; her adored children Norell Melissa Hadzimichalis and her husband Anthony, Alison Vanessa Bove and her husband Daniel, and Kailyn Larissa Spiler; her dear sister Susan Katz and partner Brian Bursch; her brother and sister-in-law Gabriel and Karen Spiler; her nephews and niece Joshua Spiler, Evan Spiler and Lindsay Brooklynne Katz; and her beloved grandchildren Aviva Lazar Hadzimichalis and Parker Ryan Hadzimichalis.

Jodi had an enormous heart for all animals. At the time of her passing, she left behind six treasured pets and often joked that if it ever came down to it, Charlie would be the one packing his bags before any of the animals. Her love for animals was only rivaled by the love she had for her grandchildren, Aviva and Parker, whom she adored beyond measure. Being their "JJ" was one of the greatest joys of her life.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday May 30, 2025 at 1:00pm at Bloomfield Cooper Jewish Chapels, 44 Wilson Avenue, Manalapan, NJ. The family will receive guests at the funeral home from 12:15pm until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Mount Sinai Cemetery, Marlboro.

Should you wish to honor Jodi's memory, the family respectfully requests that you make a memorial contribution to either the COPD Foundation (https://www.copdfoundation.org/) or Happy Homes (https://www.happyhomesinc.org/).

Shiva will be observed at Jodi and Charlie's home:

Friday May 30th directly after the burial until 7pm

Sunday June 1 from 11am - 2pm and 4pm - 7pm

Monday June 2 from 2pm - 7pm