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AGE: 60 • Wall Twp.
Ann Marie Allen, 60, of Wall Township, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Orange, NJ, she lived in East Orange, before moving to the Jersey Shore 32 years ago. Ann Marie was a vocalist for St. Catharines and St. Margarets RC Church in Spring Lake. She was a member of the choir for over 25 years.
Ann Marie is survived by her husband of 37 years, Brian; her son, Eric of Philadelphia, PA; her 2 daughters, Bridget Mabey of Highland Lakes, NJ and Eimile at home in Wall; 2 brothers, Thomas Curtin of Norway and Daniel Curtin of Miami, FL and 4 sisters, Mary Ann Thompson of Flemington, NJ, Patricia Mako of Louisiana, Eileen Boonen of New York and Carolyn Curtin of Asbury Park, NJ. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00pm and Thursday, October 10, from 9:00 to 10:00am at the Neary-Quinn Funeral Home, 39 South Street, Manasquan, NJ. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at 10:30 am at St. Catharine RC Church in Spring Lake. For more information or to post a tribute, please visit www.neary-quinnfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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October 21, 2013
I met Ann Marie at St. Catharine parish where she was a cantor and I a lector. She loved supporting our pro-life committee at our annual holy hours. She always volunteered to be the cantor. She knew of my dedication to the unborn and to CYO teens and one day in a random act of kindness gifted me with a coffee mug. It read' "A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove..but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child." She was so happy when she gave it to me. I treasure it to this day and am drinking my coffee out of it as I write this. Thank you, Ann, for the 1000's of acts of kindness that were your life.. See you in heaven! xo Mary Reilly
October 9, 2013
Family of Ann Allen- I sang with Ann at St. Marks. She was one of the nicest people I've met and always put a smile on everyone's face. I miss her!
Gisela Nucciarone
Carol McCarthy (Shepherd)
October 9, 2013
Ann Marie was my childhood buddy. We lived in the same neighborhood when we were kids and spent many a summer hanging around. We lost touch as we grew up; but I will always remember her with a smile. Be comforted by your loving memories. If you keep them close, she will always be with you. You are in my prayers.
Charles Hood
October 9, 2013
Very sorry for your loss.
Charles Hood, and Family
October 9, 2013
My deepest sympathy for your great loss. Ann was such a beautiful person. She faced her illness with such strength and fortitude. She was such a dedicated musician. She is at last at peace, in a better place.
My continued prayers.
Mary Lou Lytle (former organist- St. Mark's.
Patricia Mako
October 9, 2013
Dear Brian, Eric, Bridget and Eimile. Even though Ed and I can't be there with you in person, we wanted to send you our Love.
Susan mcdonagh
October 9, 2013
Emilie, We are so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing.Remember she will always be with you in heart and soul. You are in my prayers.
Elise Stillo
October 9, 2013
Dear Allen Family:I will miss singing with Ann at St.Marks. She made me feel comfortable when I first began there and I always enjoyed talking and laughing with her after mass.
She will always remain in my heart.
Jon & Terry Groark
October 9, 2013
Dear Allen Family- Our sincerest sympathy for your great loss. Ann Marie touched the hearts of thousands with her magnificent voice...at masses at St Catharine Church and more personally at our daughter's wedding.
We will miss her and her spiritual contribution to our lives.
October 8, 2013
Brian and family so sorry for your loss. Ann was a wonderful lady .
I will miss her.
Alan Margolias U S 1 auto parts
George & Marcy
October 8, 2013
Brian & Family, Sorry for your loss.
Eileen Maloney-Mooney
October 8, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Although it has been many years from the days at OLHC we remember her. God Bless Ann Marie and her family. Sincerely the Maloney family.
Joanna Aluise
October 8, 2013
Dear Allan Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mother was a wonderful person. I first met Ann Marie at the Emporiun in Ocean Grove. She came in to see Eimilie . It was Eimilie's first job. I thought she was a wonderful mother, so caring and loving.
We know she is in a better place smiling...
October 8, 2013
Ann Marie had a voice like an Angel. She brightened every Mass at St Catharines and St Margarets with her beautiful singing and her lovely and kind spirit. She was a dear friend to my Mother, and she would always go out of her way to make sure that my Mom had a kind hello when she spied her in the front pew. There are few people in this world that are truly kind like Ann Marie was. We will miss her. We hope that someday we will hear her heavenly voice again. I'm sure she is already singing in Heaven!
Vince Iuliano
October 7, 2013
To the Allen Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you with the loss of Ann Marie.She was a wonderful person.
We will miss her beautiful voice and the warmth of her presence.
(Vince- sacristan, 4:30 pm weekend mass at St. Margaret)
joan Larson
October 7, 2013
Bridget & family --
I am so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. She is in my prayers...
take care...
Love, joan
Michael & Marla Imperatrice
October 7, 2013
A friend of more than 40 years who meant so much to so many you will trully be missed. All our prayers for your family and friends.
Lorraine Haley
October 7, 2013
Dear Allen Family:
I was so saddened for your family and Mary Ann when I found out that you lost Anne.
We have to believe that we never lose the people we love, even to death. I believe that Anne and all our loved ones who have departed participate in our every act, thought and decision we make. Anne's love for sure has left an indelible imprint in your memories.
May you find comfort in knowing that your lives and other who loved Anne have been enriched by having shared her love.
I wish you all peace to bring comfort and courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost one pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. “(Author Unknown)
With Heartfelt Sympathy.
Lorraine Haley (Co-worker of Mary Ann at the Senior Center)
Jim Dunn
October 7, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with Brian,Eric,Brigit and Emilie. I have 40 years of great memories of Annie, a wonderful friend.
All my love,
Jim Dunn
October 6, 2013
There are no words to adequately express my sadness. God must have missed you very much to take you from us. I know His Heavenly choir will sound much more beautiful with the addition of your lovely voice.
I'll miss you, Annie.
Wendy (Allen) Palma
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