Peggy “Lee” Gotthold (nee McKegney), 82 of Manahawkin, NJ went home peacefully on May 13, 2021 with love all around her. Peggy was born on July 17, 1938 in Hoboken, NJ to Terence McKegney and Evelyn (Findlay). She graduated from Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Hackensack, NJ. Peggy married George Gotthold in 1961 and together raised their son, George, in Paramus, NJ.
Peggy is survived by her husband George, her son George and his wife Jean (the daughter she never had), and grand-daughters Sara and Kimberly. Brothers Terence (Joan) McKegney and Kevin (Anne) McKegney, brother-in-law Louis (Joan) Gotthold as well as many nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her parents Terence and Evelyn McKegney and her sister and brother-in-law Mary and Robert Hennessey.
She was an avid reader and long-suffering Mets fan. Her family was everything to her. But her greatest joy came from attending every concert, dance recital/competition, softball and basketball game that her two precious granddaughters were involved in. They were her angels and they will miss their beloved “Lee” very much. For reasons only a child would know they started calling her “Lee” a very young age and she loved it.
A private service will be held on Friday, May 21st at 10:00AM at Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin with committal at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Beachview Drive, Manahawkin immediately following.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to New Beginnings Animal Rescue, 777 Helmetta Blvd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 or through their website nbarnj.org Condolences may be sent to our website at www.shinnfuneralhome.com
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