Nancy E. Gualtieri

Nancy Gualtieri, 76, of Oakhurst, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on May 18, 2026. Born in Long Branch, New Jersey, she was the beloved daughter of the late Louis and Emilia Critelli.

Nancy dedicated much of her life to her passion for cosmetology, sharing her knowledge and talent as an instructor, while inspiring countless students along the way. Outside of her career, she found great joy in life’s simple pleasures—cooking meals for those she loved, tending to her garden, and planting beautiful flowers that reflected her warm and caring spirit.

Above all else, Nancy cherished her family. There was nothing she loved more than her husband, children, and grandchildren, who were the center of her world.

She is survived by her daughters, Melissa and husband Nicholas Case of Oakhurst, and Toni Ann and husband Alberto Sanchez of Wanamassa; and her six adored grandchildren, Emily, Nicholas, Caitlyn and Ashlyn Case, and Aiden and AJ Sanchez. She is also survived by her sister, Barbara Critelli; her brother, Thomas Critelli; and many dear cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Nancy was predeceased by her loving husband Tony, parents, Louis and Emilia Critelli; her sister, Mary Lynn her brother-in-law, Bob Bell; and her brothers, Louis and Eugene Critelli.

Nancy will be remembered for her generous heart, her love of family, and the joy she brought to everyone around her. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched and the love she shared so freely.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 21 from 4-7 pm at the Damiano Funeral Home in Long Branch. Funeral Friday, 9:30 am at the funeral home followed by a 10:30 am Mass at St. Michael's Church in Long Branch. Interment will be at Woodbine Cemetery in Oceanport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National MPS Society, P.O. Box 14686, Durham NC 27709-4686
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