Jean Marie Wingate, (nee Morgan), 79, lifelong resident of S. Harrison Twp., passed away peacefully on Sept. 12 at her daughter’s home in Bridgeport.
Jean was most recently employed with Cowtown Farmer’s Market as a receptionist, and was a founding member of the Unity Service Ambulance of S. Harrison and served for over 10 years as an EMT. She was a loving mother and devoted grandmother.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Willard Wingate, she is survived by her dear children Donna Jean Zangari (James) of Bridgeport and David M. Morgan (Shirley) of S. Harrison Twp. Devoted grandmother of Arianna M. Davis, Amanda J. Davis and Ava Zangari. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to her husband, Jean was predeceased by her oldest son Warren J. “Buddy” Morgan, parents Warren and Clara (Cruse) Morgan, and siblings Joseph, George, Warren and Dorothy.
Viewing Sat., Sept. 17 from 9-10:30 am at FERTIG FUNERAL HOME, 63 N. Main St., Mullica Hill, NJ 08062, with service to follow. Interment Eglington Cemetery.
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Arianna Marie
I'm so sorry for your loss! Some is my fondest childhood memories are of spending the summers in New Jersey with my pop pops (Joesph Cruse) we would stay with Aunt Jean - Donna and I would spend the days in the warm summer sun. Aunt Jeans fresh made noodles were the best!
I miss and love you all - I hope to see you all soon!
~Michelle, Deryck, and Ashley
Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Jean was a wonderful woman and we were all fortunate to have had the opportunity to know her.She has left everyone she has touched with memories. May you find peace in knowing how much she is loved and will be missed.Love Chris, Radine Konawel& family
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I love you a bushel and a peck,
Arianna Marie
The first time I met Jean
I first met Jean, when responding to an accident my youngest brother had, had while he was riding a bike. He was struck by a car requiring an ambulance. Jean got there and took such great care of him. I was so thankful she was, as were my parents. Her giving nature and matter-of-fact way of handling any situation made me want to give back to the community the way she did. She was Awesome and fearless and always made the "patients" feel they were in good hands.
Going to her house, which ALWAYS had coffee on lol, or a homemade cake of some kind felt soo right. I had the privelege of calling her friend and we went on a few adventures together. Mostly down the shore where I would be her voice of reason when she hit the slots. I would make her put most of it away lol at least until I went to bed. Then there was the times we spent down at Veda's Baywatch cottage in CapeMay. Jean loved the ocean. She was fierce in her love for her family and friends. The world rose and set for her with her Grandaughters. Even though we didn't spend time together, when ever I saw her, she always had a big smile for me and a big warm hug. She had a pure work ethis too and will be missed by all those she touched especially at Cowtown.
I will always cherish the memories of her welcoming nature. Be Happy now Jean. Rest with the Angels my friend.