Jacquelyn Elizabeth Strasser (Selah), 68, passed away on July 22, 2024, in Red Bank, New Jersey. She was born on March 16, 1956, in Long Branch, New Jersey.
Jacky grew up in Red Bank, NJ and moved to Eatontown, NJ in 1980, where she became a dedicated member of the Eatontown community. Her career was marked by her commitment to caring for others. Joining the Eatontown First Aid Squad and serving as captain in 1993 and 1999, then becoming a Special One Police dispatcher for the Eatontown Police Department, at the same time working at Monmouth Park race track as an EMT then after an early retirement from the police Department becoming EMS coordinator for Monmouth Park. Jacky was a cherished member of her community, she had an infectious personality that touched the hearts of every person she knew.
Jacky enjoyed her retirement traveling, spending time with her family, and crafting. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her grandson Christopher, crafting, baking and just hanging out.
She was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, sister and aunt. A loving friend to all that knew her, she will always be remembered for her strong spirit and her huge capacity for kindness.
Jacky is remembered by her husband Gary Strasser, her daughter Sarah Kohler and her sons Robert Strasser and Ryan Strasser. She was a cherished mother-in-law to Christopher Kohler and Jennifer Strasser, a proud grandmother to Christopher Jr., Katelyn and Karly, a loving sister to George Selah Jr. and Ardeth Oettinger, sister-in-law Anne Selah and a wonderful aunt and cousin to many.
Jacky was predeceased by her parents George Washington Selah Sr. and Patricia Selah, her brothers Frank Selah and Thomas Selah and her sister Viola Urban.
All services will be private. The family invites you to make a donation in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 Web: http://www.stjude.org/, a foundation she was passionate about. The family also invites you to leave a letter of condolence by selecting the Tribute/Guestbook link above