Eleanor "Ellie" J. (Sloboda) Blunt

Eleanor “Ellie” J. Blunt of South River, NJ passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024 at her home.  She was 93 years old. Born in Newark, NJ, Ellie was a longtime area resident.  She was a communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Milltown, NJ, a member of the church’s Altar Rosary Society and circle of prayer, and a member of American Post #25, Milltown.  Ellie served her community by crocheting afghans and hats for the homeless. She enjoyed playing bingo and polka music.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Ernest in 2006; Ellie is survived by her son Ernest Blunt, Jr. of Toms River; daughter and son-in-law Deborah and Robert Paszkowski of Tewksbury, NJ; daughter Katherine Snell of South River, NJ; grandchildren: Tiffany and Ernie Blunt, Dawn Ystica, Chelline Occhipinti, and Richard Snell; and four great-granchildren.

Family and friends will be received Saturday March 2, 2024 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm at the Bronson and McNamara Memorial Home of Milltown, NJ. The funeral service will be celebrated Saturday.  Final disposition is private.

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