Debra Lynn Lucarello

Debra was born on August 21, 1959 in Hoboken, NJ to her parents Patricia and Natale Lucarello. She graduated from Hunterdon Central Regional High School in 1977 and CW Post University in 1981 with a degree in Communications.

As a Human Resources professional and executive, Debra’s career spanned the music industry with PolyGram and Jive Records to the Not-For-Profit field with City Harvest in New York City from which she retired.

Debra married the love of her life, Pat Monaco, in 2014. They were blessed with their daughter, Jenna.

Debra and Pat loved to travel. Their trips included England, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa and many trips throughout Italy. Most recently they enjoyed a trip to Hawaii earlier this year.

Besides Pat and Jenna, Debra is survived by her beloved brother Michael, his wife Debra, nephew Michael and his wife Nicole, and three wonderful stepchildren, Anna, Jake, and Nick, as well as countless extended family members and lifelong friends.

A wake for Debra will be held on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Becker Funeral Home in Westwood, NJ from 3 to 8 pm. A Mass will be given on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00 am at Our Lady Mother of the Church in Woodcliff Lake, NJ followed by the funeral and inurnment at St. Michaels Cemetery in Queens, NY immediately following the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to The National Foundation for Cancer Research