Vera Arlene Yonkers

Born May 28, 1934, Vera Arlene Yonkers was the second child of Cornelius and Erna Yonkers. Vera grew up in Midland Park, New Jersey. She worked at Franklin Lakes Dairy, volunteered as a Sunday school teacher at the Trinity Reformed Church and, during the summer months, was a Kohr’s Frozen Custard girl at the Jersey shore.

It was shortly after Vera bought her first car at Ridgewood Ford she fell head-over-heels in love, and subsequently married, the salesman’s brother, Gene Viglione. For 23 years, Vera adapted to her husband’s zest for travel, diligently and lovingly setting up house for their family of six, in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, Germany, Okinawa, California, Hawaii and Florida. It was in Fort Lauderdale, Vera retired after a distinguished 27-year career in the Records Division of the Broward County Sheriff’s Department.

Vera Arlene Yonkers Viglione died peacefully at home on March 19, 2023, as a result of acute myeloid leukemia.

Cherished mother of Victoria, David (deceased), Valerie (Bill Sanders) of Fort Lauderdale and Vanessa of Ruviano, Italy. Vera will remain forever-loved by grandchildren Gaur, Amber, and David and great-grandchildren Sophia, Anthony, Ewan, Elle and Ruby. She is survived by her brother John and sister Veronica.

A 20-year resident of Fort Myers, Florida, Vera will be remembered as a faithful servant of God and an ardent joke teller who often gifted friends and family with 2-dollar notes. She loved swimming, gardening, and collecting cookbooks. She was a legendary gourmet cook. Vera encouraged her children’s individuality and often told them how proud she was of their accomplishments.

Memorials of celebration will be on-going and take place as family and friends assemble around the globe.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kiserfh.com for the Yonkers family.