Gertrude Terpilli

June 2, 1929 - November 13, 2020

Gertrude Terpilli, 91 of South Amboy, New Jersey passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020, at the Venetian Care Center in South Amboy, New Jersey. Born Sunday, June 2, 1929 in Bronx, New York, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Florence Schubert. Gertrude was raised in the Bronx and would graduate from St. Philip Neri High School. Gertrude would marry a lifelong friend, Robert Terpilli, on his return from WWII. The couple would marry in the Bronx and eventually move to Floral Park where they would start their family. They would move to Virginia, before settling in New Jersey. Living in North Plainfield Gertrude was active in the community. She was a democratic councilwoman, and Chairperson of the local American Heart Association. Gertrude would volunteer her time in the literacy program, teaching English to those that were trying to obtain U.S. citizenship. After living at Lake Hopatcong where she was involved in the Rosary society, Manna House for abused women and worked for Picatinny Arsenal in records management, Gertrude and Robert would move to Old Bridge to be closer to family. Here in Old Bridge Gertrude was an active member of the Historical Society, and enjoyed being a part of the annual Apple Festival. When she was't volunteering her time to help her community and neighbors, Gertrude enjoyed making dollhouses, and miniature replicas. Most of all she loved being with her family. Gertrude will be missed by all those that loved her. Gertrude was predeceased by her beloved husband Robert, they were married for 51 years at the time of his passing, she was also predeceased by her loving son, Robert, who passed in 1987, and by her loving sister Adelaide Cudone. Gertrude is survived by her loving daughter, Florence Stanley and her husband Mark, by her cherished grandchildren, Rebecca Beksi, Samantha Hage, and Alyssa Stanley, and by her adoring great grandchildren, Matelynn, Jaxson, and Abigail. The family will receive friends for a memorial gathering from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 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