Monique Rini passed away on Thursday, March 9th at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick.

She was 47 years of age.

Born in the Bronx, she resided in East Brunswick. Monique always dedicated her time to living life to the fullest, and making every second memorable. There was nothing that she loved more than being surrounded by her family and friends. She enjoyed making memories in the summer in Ocean City, NJ and Myrtle Beach. She had a gift for selflessly helping and uplifting others in their time of need. Monique was a passionate entrepreneur who enjoyed chasing her dreams.

She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Monique is survived by her loving family; husband George Crostewitz, daughters Gabriella & Gia and son George, her mother Edie Mercado, father Hank Lichtman, her brothers and their spouses; Michael (Christy), Bobby (Lyn), Peter (Carlene), Paul, Justin (Yeliz). Her in-laws; Ellie & Lance Dige, George & Sue Crostewitz, sister-in-law Debbie Belcher, brother-in-law Greg Crostewitz (Erin) and her 17 nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Monique's life will take place on Thursday, March 16th from 6-8pm at Rezem Funeral Home, 457 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick.