Jeanette Brunda Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jeanette Connelly Brunda, 93 of Old Bridge, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Born June 17, 1925 in Staten Island, New York, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius and Margaret Connelly. Jeanette was raised on Staten Island during the Great Depression. After the loss of her father at a very young age, Jeanette would start working to help the family. She worked at the Five and Dime in Port Richmond. Jeanette attended Port Richmond High School. During her years there Jeanette was very active, she excelled in her education becoming a member of ARISTA, was Student Government Treasurer, President of the Leaders Club, and also a Cheerleader. It was in High School where she would meet the love of her life, Frank Brunda. The two were High School sweethearts. After High School Frank would serve his country in World War II. The day Frank returned home the couple would spend the night in Times Square to celebrate New Year's Eve. Soon after Jeanette and Frank would marry and start their family. Jeanette was active in her children's lives. She was a member of the Our Lady of Good Council Mother's Guild, and was a past officer. Jeanette would attend S.I. Community College where she would graduate Magne Cum Laude, she was a member of the Phi Pheta Kappa Sorority. Jeanette worked as a school secretary at the Ralph McKee High School, and was a member of the S.I. School Secretary Association. In her spare time Jeanette enjoyed crocheting and also bowling in the Colonial Lanes Woman's League. Jeanette was also very proud of her Irish Heritage. Jeanette moved to Old Bridge in 2007. More than any accomplishment of her life, she was most proud of her family, and they always came first. She was an amazing woman who will be missed by all those that were blessed to have had her in their lives. Jeanette was predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Frank, and by her sister Margaret Jacques. Jeanette is survived by her loving children, Kathleen Bors, Bruce Brunda and his wife Teresa, Margaret-Anne (Peg) Brunda, Frances Davilio, and Susan O'Neill, by her cherished grandchildren, Daniel Bors, Andrew Bors, Blaise Brunda, Luke Brunda, Paige Brunda, Kaitlin O'Neill, and Dominic Davilio, and by 3 adored great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday May 1, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. Ambrose Church, Old Bridge, NJ. Private Cremation to follow. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Tuesday between the hours of 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 7:00 to 9:00 PM, at the Michael Hegarty and John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals and Cremation Service at 3377 US Highway 9 Old Bridge, NJ 08857. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations in Jeanette's memory are made to the Salesian Missions, donation link located below. https://www.imis-salesianmissions.org/imis/SALdonate Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com

Jeanette Brunda

June 17, 1925 - April 24, 2019