Verena M Voegele Obituary (1929

Verena M. Voegele, 91 of Monroe Township passed away on July 6th at the Village Point Health Care Center, Monroe Township. Born and raised in Glarus, Switzerland, Verena was 27 years old when she came to the United States and worked as a Nanny for a family in New York City. About a year later she met her beloved husband Bruno, who by fate, was born and raised in Basel, Switzerland. After a short courtship they were wed and moved to Metuchen, NJ. After the birth of their daughter, Phyllis they bought a home in Jamesburg where they lived for the next 30 years. Verena was active in the Round About Book Club in Jamesburg, made flower arrangements for the Women's Auxiliary and was an avid Bridge player. After Bruno's retirement they moved to the Concordia community in Monroe Township where they lived for the next 30 years. Shortly after the loss of her husband, Verena moved to the Monroe Village community, where she made new friends and volunteered at The Village Store. Verena was predeceased by her sisters Marieli Obi and Alice Huber. Surviving are her daughter Phyllis Voegele Zook of West Windsor and her two granddaughters Rebecca Zook LaSala and her husband Anthony of Middlesex, NJ and Amanda Zook DiFiori and her husband Jon of South Bound Brook, NJ. Honoring Verena's wishes there will be no visitation or services. Her ashes will rest beside her late husband Bruno at the Holy Cross Mausoleum, East Brunswick with a private family ceremony. Donations in the name of Verena may be made to Elijah's Promise Soup Kitchen, 211 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08903.