Jacqueline Carmela Koontz Obituary
We announce the death of Jacqueline Carmela Koontz of Shirley, New York, who passed away on September 1, 2026, at the age of 76. Jacqueline will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jacqueline Carmela Koontz to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Philip Astore and Josephine Astore (Olimpio) of Elmont, NY.. She is survived by: her husband Jett Koontz; her children, Christina Rines (Randy), Michael Rodgers (Amy) and Jason Koontz (Daniela); her grandchildren, Jesse Rines (Claire), Zach Rines (Zoey) of Kyle Rines, A. J and Micah Koontz; her great grandchild Damien Rines; and her siblings, Phyllis Zucaro (late Frank Zucaro), Carmine Astore (Doreen) and Philip Astore. She is also survived by her family, friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 8th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Roma Funeral Home (539 William Floyd Pkwy, Shirley, NY 11967). A graveside service was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Pinelawn Memorial Park (2030 Wellwood Ave, Farmingdale, NY 11735).
In lieu of flowers, the Koontz family has requested donations made in Jacqueline's name to the Alzheimer's Association at https://www.alz.org.
