Barbara M Redling

Barbara M. Redling, 88, of Old Bridge, New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey. Born Monday, January 29, 1934, in Teaneck, New Jersey, Barbara was the daughter of the late Alexander and Florence McGimpsey. Barbara was born and raised in Teaneck. The family then moved to Japan where Barbara would graduate from an American High School. Upon returning to the United States, Barbara attended Miami University (Ohio) and New Jersey State Teachers College, and eventually earned her Master's Degree at Rutgers University. After college, Barbara would meet and marry the love of her life, John Redling. The couple would reside in Teaneck where they started their family. In 1960, they moved to Old Bridge to raise their children. Barbara would begin a long career teaching elementary school at Virgil I. Grissom School in the Old Bridge Public School Division before retiring in 1998. Barbara was a founding member of St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church. Barbara and John dedicated much of their lives to the success of their home parish. Barbara would volunteer her time in many church organizations, such as the St. Vincent De Paul Society, the Altar Rosary Society, The Unnecessaries, and Bereavement Ministry. Barbara was also a Eucharistic Minister and taught religious education. Barbara enjoyed playing bridge, and was a member of several Bridge Clubs. She maintained relationships with many dear friends. Barbara's great love in life was her family. She loved to host the Annual Family Reunions on Long Beach Island, spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by those who were blessed to have her in their lives. Barbara was predeceased by her beloved husband, John, and by her brother, Alexander. Barbara is survived by her loving children: Patricia Schiavone and her husband John; Kathleen Redling and her partner Diane Lambert; Maureen Gugliotta and her husband Alfred; John Redling, Jr. and his wife Rebecca; Barbara Campbell and her husband Richard; and by her cherished grandchildren: Kellie, John, Steven, Catherine, Paul (Dew), Thomas, Madeline, Grant, Susanna, and Daniel (Danny Boy). The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Michael Hegerty & John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 23, 2023, at 10:45 AM at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church at 83 Throckmorton Lane in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Interment will be in Brig. General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery in Wrightstown, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the St. Ambrose St. Vincent DePaul Society in Barbara's memory. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com

Barbara M Redling

January 29, 1934 - January 18, 2023