Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 12/Oct/2023
97.124.226.170
Jeanette A. Austin Herrman, 91, residing on Long
Beach Island, NJ, passed away on October 10, 2023, in her
home surrounded by her family. Jeanette was born November
14, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA. Her parents, Peter and Jessie
Austin, raised five beautiful daughters, with Jeanette being
the fourth. Jeanette married John Herrman in Newburgh, NY,
on April 7, 1951, and they celebrated 72 years of marriage.
Jeanette started her career at Firth Carpet in Newburgh with
her father, Peter, who managed the business, then worked for
Hartford Insurance and Mount Saint Mary's College. While
working, Jeanette raised three wonderful children –
Jessica, Greg, and Janel. Jeanette and John moved to Long
Beach Island, NJ, for the next chapter in her life, working
with her daughter Jessica at The Island Shop. Jeanette was a
sought-after employee by Island Shop patrons seeking fashion
advice. Jeanette was happily employed with The Island Shop
for 25+ years. Jeanette would then snowbird to Delray Ray
Beach, FL with John after the holiday season for some
sunshine. Jeanette enjoyed hosting dinner parties, visiting
Atlantic City with friends for some slots, cruises with her
husband John, playing bridge games, flower arranging, and
decorating her house to the nines. If Jeanette were cooking,
she would make stromboli, cupcakes, or lemon meringue pie.
On Sunday, you would find Jeanette rooting for the one and
only Philadelphia Eagles with a Cosmo. Her children are
Jessica Hoffman and her husband John (Deceased), Gregory
Herrman, Janel Silverii, and her husband Chris.
Grandchildren are Alex (Deceased) and his wife, Jaclyn.
Justin Hoffman, his wife Maureen, Blake Hoffman (deceased),
Alyssa Rowell, Marlaina Vaczy, and her husband Seth.
Jeanette had four great-grandchildren: Kaleb Hoffman, Conner
Hoffman, Austin Hoffman, and Tyler Hoffman, along with
multiple nieces, nephews, and many great friends. Jeanette
is survived by her younger sister, Rita Coppola, and
brother-in-law, Jay. The predeceased siblings are Madeline
Repko, Elizabeth Price, and Mary Austin. Instead of flowers,
please consider donating in Jeanette's name to the American
Cancer Society or the American Red Cross. - November 14,
1931 ~ October 10, 2023
Visitation will be held at Brooks Funeral Home on Tuesday,
October 17 from 11 AM - 12:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial
will be celebrated at 1 PM at St. Francis Church, followed
by burial at Calvary Cemetery.
Jeanette A. Austin Herrman, 91, residing on Long
Beach Island, NJ, passed away on October 10, 2023, in her
home surrounded by her family. Jeanette was born November
14, 1931, in Philadelphia, PA. Her parents, Peter and Jessie
Austin, raised five beautiful daughters, with Jeanette being
the fourth. Jeanette married John Herrman in Newburgh, NY,
on April 7, 1951, and they celebrated 72 years of marriage.
Jeanette started her career at Firth Carpet in Newburgh with
her father, Peter, who managed the business, then worked for
Hartford Insurance and Mount Saint Mary's College. While
working, Jeanette raised three wonderful children –
Jessica, Greg, and Janel. Jeanette and John moved to Long
Beach Island, NJ, for the next chapter in her life, working
with her daughter Jessica at The Island Shop. Jeanette was a
sought-after employee by Island Shop patrons seeking fashion
advice. Jeanette was happily employed with The Island Shop
for 25+ years. Jeanette would then snowbird to Delray Ray
Beach, FL with John after the holiday season for some
sunshine. Jeanette enjoyed hosting dinner parties, visiting
Atlantic City with friends for some slots, cruises with her
husband John, playing bridge games, flower arranging, and
decorating her house to the nines. If Jeanette were cooking,
she would make stromboli, cupcakes, or lemon meringue pie.
On Sunday, you would find Jeanette rooting for the one and
only Philadelphia Eagles with a Cosmo. Her children are
Jessica Hoffman and her husband John (Deceased), Gregory
Herrman, Janel Silverii, and her husband Chris.
Grandchildren are Alex (Deceased) and his wife, Jaclyn.
Justin Hoffman, his wife Maureen, Blake Hoffman (deceased),
Alyssa Rowell, Marlaina Vaczy, and her husband Seth.
Jeanette had four great-grandchildren: Kaleb Hoffman, Conner
Hoffman, Austin Hoffman, and Tyler Hoffman, along with
multiple nieces, nephews, and many great friends. Jeanette
is survived by her younger sister, Rita Coppola, and
brother-in-law, Jay. The predeceased siblings are Madeline
Repko, Elizabeth Price, and Mary Austin. Instead of flowers,
please consider donating in Jeanette's name to the American
Cancer Society or the American Red Cross. - November 14,
1931 ~ October 10, 2023