Margaret "Peggy" Virginia Quattrocchi

Born on November 20, 1925, in Norfolk, Virginia, Peggy was the daughter of Florence P. Robbins and Irvin Wilkinson. She lived a remarkable 100 years, filled with family, love, hard work, laughter, and countless memories.

Peggy was the beloved wife of Salvatore "Sam" Quattrocchi, who predeceased her in 1988. Together, Sam and Peggy shared a love of dancing and enjoyed learning all the newestr dances from her brother-in-law; Joseph and his wife June. Dancing was one of the many joys they shared throughout thier years.

As a young Army bride, Peggy made the courageous move from Norfolk, Virginia, to Brooklyn, New York, with a child in tow. There, she quickly became a special and treasured member of Sam's large Italian family, embracing his three brothers and four sisters and becoming an important part of their lives.

Although she came from Norfolk, Peggy soon learned the art of Italian cooking from her sisters-in-law. She became a wonderful cook and baker, bringing the flavors and traditions of her husband's Italian family into her own home. Her feisty spirit, determination, and willingness to embrace new experiences were defining parts of who she was.

Peggy was also a strong, independent, and hardworking woman. She worked as a bookkeeper at Glenwood Apartments, continuing in her position until the age of 84. Her dedication and remarkable work ethic were a testament to her independent nature.

Throughout her life, Peggy made her home in Brooklyn, New York, Old Bridge, New Jersey, and ultimately Lakewood, New Jersey. Wherever she lived, family remained at the center of her life.

Peggy was the proud mother of four children, all of whom survive her: three sons, Charles, Richard, and Thomas, and one daughter, Patricia. She is also survived by her two daughters-in-law, Tabatha, wife of Richard, and Elizabeth, wife of Thomas.

Her family continued to grow, bringing her seven grandchildren: Vanessa, Matthew, Thomas, Christopher, Nicholas, Ryan, and Taylor; and three great-grandchildren:Josephine, Avery, and Thomas.

Peggy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sam, and her three brothers, Charles, Carlton, and James.

Peggy will be deeply missed by her four children, her two daughters-in-law, Elizabeth and Tabatha, her seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, her many nieces and nephews, and all those who were fortunate enough to know and love her.

At 100 years old, Peggy leaves behind a legacy of strength, resilience, independence, and devotion to family. From her beginnings in Norfolk to her new life as a young Army bride in Brooklyn, she embraced life's challenges, built lasting family bonds, learned new traditions, and created a lifetime of memories.

Her feisty spirit, love of dancing, wonderful cooking and baking, and devotion to those she loved will forever be remembered.

She may have been just 16 days short of 101, but Peggy certainly lived a full century of life on her own terms.

May she rest in eternal peace.