Joan M. (Runge) O'Neill

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Joan Marie O'Neill of Navesink,NJ and formerly of Port Monmouth, NJ. Joan passed away on Saturday, December 31st. She was a loving wife, mother, aunt and daughter. She loved her family immensely and was an incredibly generous mom, dedicating and devoting her time to her family. Joan was loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. 

Joan was a member of the Navesink Fire Department ladies auxiliary for over 50 years and started the annual Navesink Halloween parade 40 years ago. She volunteered for many neighborhood activities, from the annual fireman's fair, Halloween Parade and Easter egg hunt to den mother for her son's Cub Scouts. She was always a supportive mom for her children, family meant everything. 

Joan is predeceased by her parents, Marie and Arthur Runge and sister, Jackie Ryan and brother, Arthur Runge Jr. Joan is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Thomas H. O'Neill, her cherished children, Erinn O'Neill, Meghan O'Neill and Tommy O'Neill. Also, survived by her Aunt Bette Runge, niece Bethany Ryan, along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends. 

Friends and relatives may pay their respects on Tuesday from 4 - 8 pm and Wednesday from 10 - 11 am just prior to the funeral service which will be held at 11am at Scott & Kedz Home for Funerals.  The Burial and committal will follow at Fairview Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Navesink Fire Department in Joan's memory.  Navesink Hook & Ladder Co., PO Box 341, Navesink, NJ 07752

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