ForeverMissed
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My stay on earth is over,
Jesus has called me Home.
Our Blessed Mother (Ann) was
there to meet me, No more
on Earth shall I roam.
I am with the Angels in Paradise,
Where lasting happiness abides.
I kiss the precious Golden
Key That opens Heaven’s
door to Eternity.
My prayers will always be with
You To help you on Life’s journey.
Just call on me when needing help,
I’ll give your plea to Jesus myself.
When your earthly life is over,
And Jesus calls you Home,
I’ll be there to welcome you -
What bliss to see you come!

Nancy Kathryn Dunn, 78, of Barrington, NJ, departed us unexpectedly, yet peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Our Lady of Lourdes in Camden, NJ surrounded by love as she unfolded in the universe welcomed by Ann + John.

Nancy was born in Philadelphia, PA to Ann and John on Monday, June 26, 1944, and lived at 2657 N. Bancroft Street until 1952, 811 W. Indiana Avenue until 1967, 5914 Tabor Avenue for two years, shifting to New Jersey for the balance of her life. Mom attended St. Bonaventure grammar school, went to high school at Little Flower and graduated in 1962. She went on to work as a counselor at the American Girl Temporary Employment Center in Philadelphia and spent summers on the Washington Avenue beach in Margate, NJ with her girlfriends. Nancy was married in 1969 and raised her son at home until 1977 to begin working at the Gloucester County Educational Commission and in 1980 started at West Jersey Hospital (Virtua) in the Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) in Voorhees, NJ and retired after 26 years. Nancy dedicated the next years of her life to care for her beloved mother Ann at home in Barrington, NJ until her passing in 2007.

Nancy is survived by her son, Blanton Dunn of Swarthmore, PA, grandsons Hudson and Grey Dunn of Swarthmore, PA; her brothers Jack (Petra) Pitonak of Tucson, AZ and Joseph (Mary) Pitonak of Southampton, PA; her nieces and nephews: Neal Pitonak of Tucson, AZ, Sean (Debbie) Pitonak of Burlingame, CA; Melissa Pitonak of Southampton, PA, Geraldine (Matt) Sykes of Chalfont, PA, Christine Fetterolf (Pitonak) of Southampton, PA, Joseph Pitonak of Southampton, PA; great-nieces and nephews: Claire and Rachel Pitonak (Sean); Danny and Jackie Sykes (Gerri), Stephanie and Ryan (Tailor) Fetterolf (Christine); life-long childhood/school friends, friends, neighbors, mom’s work family at MICU and her dear, long-time friend Dennis Gilles of Barrington, NJ.

Nancy is survived by her former spouse Blanton Dunn and his family; sisters: Lillian Mancini (Dunn) of Burlington, NJ and Catherine Balducci (Dunn) of Haddonfield, NJ, her nieces and nephews: Michael (Penny) Mancini of Haddonfield, NJ, Patrick (Debbie) Mancini of Pottstown, PA, Tommy (Geanine) Mancini of Burlington, NJ, Richard (Julie) of Harleysville, PA, Joseph Mancini of Burderim, Queensland, Australia, Kathleen (Joel) Eden (Mancini) of Haddonfield, NJ; Dominic (Debbie) Balducci of Voorhees, NJ, Samuel Balducci of Haddonfield, NJ, Ronald Balducci of Haddonfield, NJ and Cathy (Tommy) Bertini of Voorhees, NJ.

Nancy is preceded in death by her mother Ann (Wiest) and her father John (1991) Pitonak; her former parent-in-laws: S. Blanton and Francis (Butler) Dunn of Haddonfield; former brother-in-laws: Samuel Balducci (Catherine) and Thomas Mancini (Lillian), Ronald Mancini, Jr (Ronald), and her adored friend Regina Twisdale.

Mom’s wishes are to forgo a viewing, be cremated: “One half of my ashes are to be spread over my Mother and Father’s graves [at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA]. The rest of my ashes are to be sprinkled in the ocean at Washington Ave. in Margate, NJ.”

Fertig Funeral Home in Mullica Hill, NJ arranged the cremation at Lake Park, in Swedesboro, NJ. Interment private. In due time, if appropriate, plans to be determined and announced.

Love, love, love, Hudson, Grey + Blanton
January 28
January 28
Children do not realize
How deep is parent love, how wise - -
They do not fully understand
The strength that's
  in their guiding hands,
Yet they are always held above
The childhood things that children love,
And as they grow the long years through
That love for them keeps growing too,
Until they learn the full extent
Of what their parents' love has meant,
The worries they've concealed within,
How really wonderful they've been.
January 27
January 27
It is in loving, not being loved
  The heart finds its quest;
It is in giving, not in getting
  Our lives are blessed
January 26
January 26
  Hail Mary, full of grace the 
Lord is with thee, blessed art
thou among women and bless-
ed is the fruit of thy womb,
Jesus.

    Holy Mary Mother of God,
pray for us sinner's now, and
at the hour of our death

                                   A men
March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023
Good bye my dear friend. I will deeply miss our love and our laughter. I have some of your heart and you took some of mine with you.
hudson
February 26, 2023
February 26, 2023
Hi Nanny, I want you to know you were the best grandmother I could ever ask for, I hope you are enjoying yourself with your parents now. Love you, Hudson
grey
February 26, 2023
February 26, 2023
Nanny was the world’s best Grandmother and friend to me. She was always kind, caring, loving, wonderful and, no matter what, she was proud of me. I will always miss her, and her spirit lives on. Love you, Grey
November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023
Hi nan,
      I miss you so much I can't even explain. I have loved the time going to your house to cut the grass, leaf blow, and explore your life. I will forever miss you.

                                                   Love Love,
                                                            Grey
                                                           
March 2, 2023
March 2, 2023
Nancy, you were such a fantastic friend and co-worker at MICU. I started at MICU in 1982. You were the first person I met. You had such a great work ethic and sense of humor. You were so smart and just sassy enough to keep life interesting. I’m glad you finally have peace from the nagging medical issues of the last few years. You will be missed.
February 27, 2023
February 27, 2023
These are from Ryan & Steph Fetterolf (my kids)…

“So many great memories at her house. She was always so much fun and loved us so much”. -Ryan

“My favorite place to be was at your house having fun with you” - Steph
February 27, 2023
February 27, 2023
To my sweet Aunt Nancy. Not only were you my Aunt & my godmother but you were one of my best friends. When we would spend time together or talk frequently on the phone…boy did we always laugh. Your laugh was infectious. You always brought a smile to my face. I knew that I could always confide in you as you could with I. When Ryan and Steph were toddlers I know how you enjoyed taking them for weekends. I knew you would always take such care of them. You never once judged me. I will miss our talks and the laughter. I will always cherish you and you will always be in my heart. I will miss you dearly. I love you Aunt Nancy. Thank you for being such a kind, wonderful Aunt and most of all a best friend ❤️

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January 28
Children do not realize
How deep is parent love, how wise - -
They do not fully understand
The strength that's
  in their guiding hands,
Yet they are always held above
The childhood things that children love,
And as they grow the long years through
That love for them keeps growing too,
Until they learn the full extent
Of what their parents' love has meant,
The worries they've concealed within,
How really wonderful they've been.
January 27
January 27
It is in loving, not being loved
  The heart finds its quest;
It is in giving, not in getting
  Our lives are blessed
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