Mary Belluardo (nee Giordano), 94, of Toms River, NJ, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Born and raised in Paterson, NJ, she lived there until moving to Toms River in 1990. In her earlier years, Mary was a hair dresser, an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting, knitting, cooking, and especially loved spending time with her family and friends.
Mary was predeceased by her husband, Paul Belluardo in 1997. She is survived by two daughters, Paula Firmender and her husband Stephen of Lake Hopatcong, NJ and Gloria Vasilik and her husband, Michael of Barnegat, NJ; her son, John Belluardo and his wife, Tracy of Livingston, NJ. Mary is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Visiting hours will be held from 9:00 am – 11:30 am on Wednesday November 4, 2020 at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home 26 Mule Road, Toms River, NJ 08755. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 pm at St. Maximilian Kolbe RC Church 130 St. Maximilian Lane, Toms River, NJ 08757. Burial will follow at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veteran’s Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Road, Wrightstown, NJ 08562.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to: Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Central Jersey Foundation, 23 Main St., Suite D1, Holmdel, NJ 07733 or www.vnahg.org.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.quinn-hoppingfh.com.
