Mrs. Jacqueline A. (nee Barbara) Meloni, 85, of Nutley, N.J., passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston. Visitation will be at the Biondi Funeral Home of Nutley, 540 Franklin Avenue, on Monday, January 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The funeral will be conducted from the funeral home on Tuesday, January 30 at 9:30 a.m. There will be a funeral mass celebrated at Holy Family Church, 28 Brookline Avenue, Nutley at 10:30 a.m. The cremation will be held privately.

Jacqueline was born in Jersey City, NJ, and resided in Nutley since 1953. She was a proud graduate of the Nutley High School Class of 1956. Jacqueline earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Montclair State University, and her Masters Degree in education from Marygrove College. She was a dedicated teacher at Franklin Middle School, Nutley, for many years before retiring in 2004. She later became a Realtor and was the owner of World Class Realty in Totowa for many years. She was currently at Century 21 Award in Nutley.

Jacqueline was a member of the National Education Association and the New Jersey Education Association. She was also a member of the Realtors Association and the North Central Jersey Association of Realtors (N.C.J.A.R). She was a RPAC and team leader, Verification committee member, and Grievance committee member. She received the Circle of Excellence award and Bronze Circle of Excellence and was also Realtor of the Year.

Jacqueline loved cooking for her family, spending time at the beach and at her condo in Naples, FL. She also enjoyed all adventures.

She is survived by her beloved daughter Niki and her husband Pete Vlasakakis; her loving sister Deanna Chuy; her cherished grandchildren Richard and Ariana Vlasakakis; and her precious great-grandchildren Evan and Ella.

Jacqueline is predeceased by her husband Richard Meloni (1971), her longtime companion of 16 years, James McGinley (2021), and her son James Meloni (1992).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Nutley Educational Foundation, P. O. Box 735, Nutley, NJ 07110.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Biondi Funeral Home

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January 30, 2024

evan vlasakakis wrote a sympathy message

“Hi this is her great grandson Evan vlasakakis, she was the best Great grandma I could ever ask for. She Always supported my dreams and spoiled me with gifts. Every kind thing she did was from heart and that's the best thing, she would go out of her way to do things without you asking just from her heart which showed what kind of person she was. Everyone from my family misses her including her co-workers and her high school/Teacher friends. May she rest in peace knowing she's a strong women.”

January 27, 2024

Dawn Koutsky wrote a sympathy message

“Although many of her family may not know me, my mother Marion Licata (Ratzer) was her Aunt. I met Jacque many times through the years and we corresponded every year via Christmas cards and notes. Please accept my deep condolences.. she always was a lovely woman. Dawn Koutsky”