Lillian Todini Vonderosten Freehold, New Jersey Obituary

Lillian Todini Vonderosten

<p>Lillian Todini Vonderosten passed away peacefully on November 25, 2021 surrounded by her three children. Born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx, Lillian made lifelong friends at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Elementary School in the Bronx and St. Vincent Ferrer High School in Manhattan. </p><p><br></p><p>Lillian met her first husband Gerardo “Jerry” Todini in her twenties and their evenings were spent with friends at the Italian Social Club on Van Nest Avenue in the Bronx and afternoons strolling on Arthur Avenue. She and Jerry moved their three children Gerard, Vivian, and Nicole across the Hudson to River Edge New Jersey where Lillian lived for more than thirty years. </p><p><br></p><p>Lillian worked at the A&amp;P and as a bank teller. </p><p><br></p><p>A parishioner of St. Peter’s Church in River Edge, her faith was always a guiding light in her life. </p><p><br></p><p>With the passing of Jerry in 1986, Lillian found companionship and love with her second husband Len Vonderosten, who passed away in 2018. </p><p><br></p><p>Lillian and Len moved to Palm Coast, Florida where she co-founded the Razzle Dazzle Gals Red Hat Chapter. Whether it was helping Len with Toys for Tots for the Marine Corp League, organizing a dance, sitting around the kitchen table having coffee with friends, or setting sail on a Red Hat Cruise, Lillian always lived life to the fullest. </p><p><br></p><p>In 2017 she moved North to be closer to her children. She will be dearly missed by Gerard, Vivian and Nicole and her many friends. Services for the family will be held privately at a later date.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association at https://www.lbda.org.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
November 25, 202111/25/2021
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December 18, 2021
Rest In Peace Lil so blessed that I knew you.
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David Seaman
December 1, 2021
Nicole - Just to let you know that we're thinking of you!

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Jennifer Percarpio
November 29, 2021
Lil was one of a kind! Although I never met her in person, I am honored that I got to know her just a little bit through vcs and your stories.

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Janet Woods
November 27, 2021
Gerard, Vivian, and Nicole,

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss Lil, may she rest in peace.

Love,
Janet
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Anthony Sacco
November 27, 2021
Greetings . This is Cousin Anthony Sacco..so sad to hear of my Cousins passing.
Lillian and I spent lots of play time together in the old neighborhood of 114 Th street, near our grandparents. Being the same age made it a pleasure growing up with her . As adults we sor... Continue Reading
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Sandra Steuten-Jeurissen
November 27, 2021
Dear Gerard, Vivian and Nicole,

I am so sorry to hear your mother passed away. My sincere condolences.

She was so nice to me when I lived in Florida for a while, always inviting Gerard and me to parties! Do you remember the Thanksgiving party and the all-you-can-eat c... Continue Reading
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Charla Schram
November 26, 2021
My deepest condolences to Lil’s family and friends; she was our inimitable “Queen Lil” and her Razzle Dazzle Red Hats group was one of the very best — so much fun! I’m proud to have known her and my linedance Showteam, the “Dixie Stars”, were always at her beck and call... Continue Reading
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Pat Tiernan Seifer
November 26, 2021
Nicole,Vivian,&Gerard,

So sorry to hear this sad news. She certainly lived her life always on the go. She is home with your dad.May she Rest In Peace.

The Tiernan & Seifer family
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Deirdre
November 25, 2021
I will always remember how Lillian loved a good party and would enjoy her Red Hat extravaganzas to the fullest
She was so much fun and loved to dance and was always the life of a party! Sending my best to all her family. Deirdre
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Erika Amodio
November 25, 2021
Words can't express how sad it is to hear of Lil's passing. Although we haven't seen her for a few years, she will be sorely missed. We had many wonderful memories with her. Our deepest sympathy to Gerard, Vivian and Nicole. Love, Chet and Eriks
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