Anita J. Kruse Obituary
Anita J. Kruse of Spring Lake, New Jersey passed away on September 14, 2026. Anita, born on September 16, 1931 in Hoboken, New Jersey, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Anita will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Anita will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Anita’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Jaccodine and Lucia Jaccodine; and her brother Ralph Jaccodine. She is survived by: her children, Ellen L. Kruse, Anita L. Kruse and Warren (Maryann S. Kruse); and her grandchildren, Robert Warren, Catherine (Dillon Smart) and Cassidy (Thomas Wagner). She is also survived by great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Thursday, September 17th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the O'Brien Funeral Home (2028 NJ-35, Wall Township, NJ 07719). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, September 18th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the St. Catharine Church (215 Essex Ave, Spring Lake, NJ 07762).
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in memory of Anita to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Way, Memphis TN 38105.
