Maria Eilers

Maria (Anastasio) Eilers, aged 70, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in Long Branch. Born on January 14, 1954 in Long Branch, she was a life resident. Maria was a cherished member of the community and a beacon of kindness and passion.

Maria dedicated her early career to education, serving as a Special Education teacher from 1977 to 1979. In 1973 she joined KMART in West Long Branch where she remained for 47 years. She worked in various roles from cashier to office lead, until her retirement in 2020. Her commitment to her work was paralleled by her love for crocheting, reading, enjoying the beach, and listening to Bruce Springsteen, which brought her immense joy throughout her life.

She was a devout attendee of Holy Trinity Church, where she found great solace and community.

Maria is survived by a loving family: her sister Phyllis and brother-in-law Ken Katz, daughter Melissa and son-in-law Jake Campbell, granddaughter Abigail, brother-in-law David Eilers and sons, numerous cousins, distant relatives, and close friends. Her cherished pets, Jaxx and Sylvester, also survive her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Catherine and Paul Anastasio, and her husband, Mark Eilers.

Many in the community affectionately knew her as Mom and Nonna a testament to her nurturing spirit. Maria's legacy of kindness, dedication and love for life will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew her.

Visitation will be held from 5 PM to 8 PM on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at the Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin Ave. in Long Branch. Funeral, Friday; 9:30 am from the funeral home with a 10:30 am Mass of Christian Burial Holy Trinity Church, Long Branch. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to the Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall Street, Eatontown, NJ 07724. The family invites you to leave a letter of condolence by selecting the Tribute/Guestbook link above.

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