Obituary of Elizabeth M. Gaetano

Elizabeth (Leo) Gaetano age 84 of Malaga, NJ passed away peacefully at home on March 20th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born March 15th, 1941 in Vineland, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Carlo & Julia (Feraca) Leo. She was a graduate of Clayton High School, class of 1959. Liz was a lifelong Franklin Township resident who grew up and still lived on the same homestead until her death. She drove a bus for the Franklin township district for 29 years. Furthermore, she was a loyal member with her time & talent to Malaga Assembly (Hope Assembly) as a Sunday school teacher, women's ministry president (WM's), organist, a member of the choir, a greeter of parishioners every Sunday, as well as an organizer of many events for the church. She was a dedicated owner of Gaetano Indoor Soccer, Inc. with her husband Frank since 1986. In recent years she loved going to the building & talking with people and children while sitting in her rolling chair. She enjoyed walking the property several times a day, going to Ocean City, NJ to walk the boardwalk, going out to many dinner with her girlfriends & many summer trips to Italy. In the spring & summer she loved to sit by the pool and mow the many acres of lawn because she loved to do it. She was an avid fan of Bryce Harper and the Phillies. Aside from her husband Frank, the loves of her lives were her grandchildren. She was their biggest cheerleader at their sports/school events, always yelling "That's my grandchild!" One of her greatest joys was spending time with her family, whether she was entertaining or simply making dinner for the whole family. It was her greatest joy to be surrounded by those she loved. Liz is survived by her husband of 57 years, Frank Gaetano. Her children Francesco Gaetano, Jr. (Patricia), Robert Gaetano (Dana), Carla Gaetano Stiteler (Jeff). Her grandchildren Francesco Gaetano, III (Mackenzie), Nicholas Gaetano, Ashlei Stiteler, Cutter Stiteler and Christian Gaetano and many nieces and nephews and extended family. She is predeceased by her brother Edward Leo (& Ruthann). In lieu of flowers, donations in Liz's memory may be made to Hope Assembly, 377 Dutch Mill Road, Newfield, NJ 08344. "A Life Well Lived Is Worth Remembering" Church visitations will be held on Sunday, March 23rd from 3pm to 5pm and again on Monday, March 24th from 10am to 11am followed by a funeral service at 11am from Hope Assembly Of God, 377 Dutch Mill Road, Newfield. Burial will be private for the family. ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 To send online condolences please visit our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com