Lila Minervino, 93, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Dr. Ralph Minervino and her parents and three siblings.

She graduated from Dover High School and as Valedictorian from Franklin School of Science and Arts. She did hematologic and gastric research at Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia.

She is survived by four daughters. Cheryl (Bob) Tal, Kathy (Harry) Minervino, Anita Minervino and Lisa (Dave) Wilson. She has five grandchildren. Matthew Tal, Eric (Darshana) Tal, Andrew (AnnMarie) Wilson, Brian (Jenn) Wilson and Rebecca (Wesley) Perkins. She has two great granddaughters, Amara and Avani Chima-Tal. She was very grateful for her sister-in-law, Roit Leek and two nieces Brenda and Joyce and their families.

She played bridge well into her 90’s with friends in their 90’s.

In lieu of flowers, she would like donations to Randolph Regional Animal Shelter.

Interment will be private.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street Hackettstown, NJ 07840.  Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuenral.com/