Jacqueline C. Mazza (née Ceppaluni), age 86, passed away on July 29, 2024. Born on March 24, 1938, in Long Branch, NJ, and was a lifelong resident of the area.

Jacqueline graduated from Long Branch High School in 1955 and continued her education at Trenton State College. She dedicated many years of service as a secretary for the Readiness Command at Fort Monmouth, where she was well-respected by her colleagues for her professionalism and warmth.

She was a talented ceramics artist and an avid reader, passions that brought great joy throughout her life.

Jacqueline was preceded in death by her husband, Donald P. Mazza, and grandsons, Freddy Lazzati and Michael Mazza. She is survived by her loving children and their spouses, Diane and Ron Kirk of Oceanport, and Donald and Dara Mazza of Oakhurst as well as her grandchildren Laura Widdis (Charlie), Katy Kirk, Michelle Carden (James), James Kirk (fiance Molly Lucas), Freddy's wife Amy, and great grandchildren Luna Lazzati, Michael Widdis, and Olivia Widdis.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024, from the Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin Avenue Long Branch, NJ from 1- 4 pm.  Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, August 5 at 10:30 am. Interment will follow in Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport.

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rescue Ridge, PO Box 223, Spring Lake NJ 07762 or through the web by visiting https://rescueridge.com/in-memory-of/.

The family invites you to leave a letter of condolence by selecting the Tribute/Guestbook link above. Jacqueline's life will be honored in a manner befitting her impact and cherished memories. Her kindness and spirit will be greatly missed by all who knew her.