Jennie Genovese

November 26, 1931 - November 24, 2018

Jennie Genovese (nee Beccini), of Somerdale, NJ (Gloucester Twp.) passed away on November 24, 2018 at the age of 86 years. Jennie was born in Philadelphia on November 26, 1931, loving daughter of the late Giovanni and Lucrezia Beccini. Jennie was a long-time resident of the Timberbirch section of Gloucester Twp., where she took pride in raising her beloved family. She was a faithful Catholic, and active parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Somerdale until its closure, and since has been a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish/ St. Luke’s Church in Stratford. In her younger years Jennie was a talented bowler, even playing on a championship team. She loved her Friday nights out with her two sisters, and for years they enjoyed going on bus trips to the casinos, shopping, and just being together. She was a passive person who often said to her children ”don’t worry about it”. She is survived by her adoring children; Valerie Elkins (son-in-law Rocky) of Las Vegas, NV, Christine Whaley of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, John Genovese of Somerdale, and Laurie Genovese of Magnolia, NJ. She is the beloved grandmother of Jessica Elkins, Chad Elkins, Shannon Whaley, and William Whaley. The proud great grandmother of Issac Elkins and Gianna Elkins. She is the cherished aunt of Anna Alberici and Peter Alberici, as well as many other loving nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by all of her beloved siblings, Mario Beccini, Mary Beccini, and Nina Alberici. Viewing will be Wednesday, November 28th, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish/St. Luke’s Church, 55 Warwick Rd., Stratford, NJ 08084, where her Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Church would be appreciated.