Rose Virginia Montgomery

Montgomery, Rose Virginia (nee Giovannielli), 75, of Port Republic, NJ, went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2018, with her family by her side. The oldest of three, she was predeceased by her parents, Joseph A. and Barbara Giovannielli, along with her son, John D. Montgomery, Jr. She was born on October 24, 1942 and has been a resident of Port Republic for the past 53 years. Her career began at Stockton State College, where she was the cafeteria manager for 15 years. She went on to further her advancement at the Pleasantville School District, as manager of the cafeteria for 10 years. When a job in dietary opened at Our Lady’s Residence, She was happy to continue her career and retired from there after working for 8 years. She was a member of the Mothers of Twins Club. But most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter shopping and going to lunch. When she was at home, she would always entertain her family and friends with outstanding meals.

She will be sadly missed by her daughter, JoAnn Link (Chris); granddaughter, Tylar Marie Link; two sisters, Annette Cornell and Barbara Giovannielli; and many nieces, nephew, cousins and greats.

At the request of the family, services will be private with Parsels Funeral Home in Absecon. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. The family would like to extend thanks to Atlanticare Hospice for their compassion and care to our mother and grandmother.