Sharon Schwartz has returned to the loving arms of the lord.

Sharon E. Schwartz (Jalinski) of Long Branch, New Jersey, passed away on February 15th, 2025 at the age of 69. Born on January 18th, 1956, in Englewood, New Jersey. She was a graduate of NVRHS - Demarest and furthered her education earning a BA in Political Science at Ramapo College. Among other achievements, Sharon had a long career with Page American and NYNEX, as well as being a First Class Girl Scout, which helped to shape and strengthen her while making lifelong friendships. A caring wife, mother, and friend. Sharon’s life will go on in the memory of the lives she touched, and her return to God, who always guided her heart.

Sharon was as loving as she was kind, and a friend to everyone that had the pleasure to meet her. She moved through life with unmatched intelligence, strength, and dignity. Even in the face of adversity, she was patient and persistent, and her heart remained open to all.

Her greatest joys in life were raising her daughter Colleen, and being with the love of her life, her husband Courtland, whom she cherished deeply. She was a wise teacher, patient guide, and caring friend to all those she surrounded.

Sharon was a cherished wife and a devoted mother. Her family was her world. She extended her warmth to her beloved nieces and nephews, family and friends too numerous to count, all of whom were fortunate enough to share in her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Colleen Jalinski; her brother, Bill Jalinski and his wife Marilyn; and her sister, Cathy Jalinski.

Visitation for Sharon will be held at 12:00 pm followed by a service and celebration of her life at 1:00 pm on February 23, 2025 at Damiano Funeral Home in Long Branch, New Jersey. Interment will follow at Monmouth Fields in West Long Branch.

Sharon leaves behind an indelible mark on this world because she loved well and completely. She knew the true value of a life well lived, and knew in her heart that she would always have a home in the arms of the lord. She leaves behind a trail of light within all those she touched who are forever brighter for it. Sharon's life was a bright light to many, and she will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all.

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