Margaret Foggia Minnisch, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Oceanport, New Jersey.

Margie, who she was known as to many, was predeceased by her husband, Frank C. Minnisch, her parents Felix J. and Margaret Foggia, and her sister Rosina Foggia MacStudy. 

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Frank P. and Paula Minnisch, daughter and son-in-law Gina and Anthony Brando, and her three beloved grandchildren; Frank J. Minnisch, Julie Minnisch and her fiance, Robert Faccone, and Matthew Brando. She is also survived by her sister Marie Quackenbush, and many nieces and nephews. Her devoted aide and friend, Donna, was by her side. 

In her youth, Margie loved to travel with her husband, Frank. Along with her two sisters, Margie was the owner of her family business, F.J. Foggia Florist, which they operated for over 50 years in Oceanport, NJ. She had a love for florals, which was shared with her many lifelong customers and friends. 

Margie loved a card game. She played with many groups of friends, and was the youngest member of the "CCBS & Giggle Club," a group of close girlfriends who got together regularly to play cards and enjoy each other's company. She enjoyed board games, going to the movies and spending time in Florida, her "Spring Break for Seniors," where she had her Florida Family. Margie was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Church of Christ the King Parish in Long Branch. Margie enjoyed the Holy Trinity Bus Trips, hanging at the Oceanport Senior Club, and soaking up the sun at the pool during the summer. The “Foggia Compound,” was a well-loved summer destination for nieces and nephews. But the greatest joy of her life was her grandchildren, with her fondest memories being spending time with them. 

She loved a party, to dance, to sing and of course, ice cream. If you pulled around the corner you could find her sitting at her coffee table, door open with Regis and Kathie Lee in the background, then later the Hallmark Channel. 

Margie was a “ray of sunshine” dressed in the latest styles, glammed up in makeup and curls. She always had a camera, capturing the precious moments of her loved ones. Margie and Frank always kept the spirit alive, throwing an annual Christmas Brunch for 30 years, an open house gathering of friends, family, and Santa. It brought a smile to her face to have her home filled with all of her loved ones, food and presents. Her fun spirit will be fondly remembered and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 11th at 9:30am at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30AM at Holy Trinity Church of Christ the King Parish in Long Branch, NJ. Interment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery in West Long Branch, NJ.

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