Anne Iervolino Vesper was born August 15,1938 to her two Italian parents, Jean and Anthony. The eldest of four, she grew up on City Island in the Bronx with her two brothers, Ralph and John and her sister, Carmela. In 1960, Anne married her sweetheart, "her Ricky". Anne and Richard remained together for the next sixty years. They raised two daughters, Debbie and Karol. A loving and devoted mother, there was nothing she wouldn't do for "her girls". They had many happy years driving around in her 1966 convertible Mustang together. Eventually, she became a nursery school teacher which was a perfect fit because she had a lifelong love of children. Through it all, Anne and Richard remained loyal, faithful and loving.
Anne found great joy going on vacations with family and friends. Being beach lovers, she and Richard eventually settled on Long Beach Island. Anne was blessed to have her beloved parents nearby and plenty of friends and relatives to visit and entertain. Big Italian dinners after church on Sunday were a cherished family tradition. A highlight of her life was when she became a grandmother to Kyle, Dylan and Coryn. She spent many happy days thoroughly enjoying just being with them. She loved cooking them their favorite meals, sneaking them snacks and playing with them. Anne was a wonderful and loving grandmother.
Her Catholic faith steered her through life and she held a strong devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Anne was born on the Assumption and died on the Annunciation. She was an example to all of us that it is possible to live life with a full heart, sacrifice for others and find joy in the simplest of things. Even when Richard became ill, her faith got her through and she managed to be strong for him while still finding delight in those around her. She and Richard never lost their unspoken bond. Although Richard could not communicate with words, she always knew what he wanted or needed. When her Ricky passed away last month, Anne's heart simply broke. She had done such a wonderful job caring for him, being his eyes, ears and voice. Her job was done; and although it left us with a void that can never be filled, it was her time to be with him once again.
Her daughters want to send a special thank you to the wonderful people at Harrogate who helped Anne and Richard during their final years. The staff became part of our family and helped us all navigate these difficult times with kindness, love and support.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Harrogate Employee Holiday Fund at 400 Locust St., Lakewood, NJ 08701.
A funeral mass will be celebrated Tuesday, March 30th 11:AM, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 747 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat, NJ 08005.
Entombment will be at St.Mary's Cemetery immediately following the funeral mass.
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