Caroline Akintunde

August 3, 1954 - October 27, 2019

Caroline Akintunde, 65 of Old Bridge, New Jersey went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2019, surrounded by the love of her family. Born Tuesday, August 3, 1954 in Oshogbo, Nigeria, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Felicia Alabi. Caroline immigrated to the United States in 1986, four years after marrying her husband, Akinsegun Akintunde. The couple would move to Alabama, and Pennsylvania before settling in New Jersey, first in Sayreville in 1995, and Old Bridge in 1998. Caroline was a Registered Nurse, she worked at the Madison Center, Bayshore Medical Center, and most recently Visiting Nurses of America. Caroline loved being with her family. Caroline also loved praising the Lord. She was a woman of strong Christian faith. That was evident in her nature. She spent many medical mission trips helping those in need throughout the world. Spending time in Nicaragua, Jordan, Jericho, and Palestine, giving to those that needed her help. She was an active member of Calvary Chapel in Old Bridge. Caroline will be remembered by her selflessness, always giving to others. Caroline was predeceased by her daughter, Sarah, who passed away in 1992. Caroline is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years, Akinsegun Akintunde, by her loving sons, Emmanuel Akintunde and Jeremiah Akintunde, and by many loving siblings, cousins, and nieces and nephews. A Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service located at 3377 US Highway 9 Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857. Interment will be in Marlboro Memorial Cemetery, Morganville, NJ. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, November 8, 2019, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com