Jeannine Catherine Svard of Vernon, N.J. passed away peacefully on December 24, 2022 at home. She was 75 years old. Born in Morristown, New Jersey, on April 28, 1947, to the late Irene (Morgan) Grace and the late John Grace, Jeannine lived in Hackettstown, Bridgewater, Whitehouse Station, and Bergenfield before moving to Vernon in 2017.
Jeannine enjoyed working with children and spent time in her later years working as a teacher assistant for Maywood Cooperative Nursery School in Maywood, N.J. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and watching them grow from babies into pre-teens, teens and young adults. Jeannine could often be found playing a game, battling with action figures, dressing up dolls, tossing a ball, jumping on the trampoline, waiting at the bus stop, attending concerts, recitals and sports games, or listening about the latest hobby or interest. Besides her parents, Jeannine was predeceased by her sister Nancy (Grace) Romero (2018), sister-in-law Maryann Grace (2014), and grandsons Matthew and Joshua Bergacs (1997).
She is survived by her daughter Britta (Svard) Bergacs and her husband Chad of Highland Lakes, NJ, Krista (Svard) Kim and her husband Wally of Flemington, NJ, brother John Grace of Branchburg, NJ, step-brother Sean Grace and his wife Cristine of Cranford, NJ, and her step-mother Patricia Grace of Branchburg, NJ, and brother- in- law, Julio Romero of Laurence Harbor, NJ. Jeannine is also survived by the grandchildren she loved dearly; Jacob, Jonathan, James, Kirsten, Claudia, and Calvin, who will have many fond memories to share about her with future generations.
Viewing hours will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 from 9:30am-10:30am. A graveside service will be held at Union Cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 at 11:00am with Father Leo officiating. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840.
Memorial donations may be made in Jeannine’s name to Karen Ann Quinlan Center of Hope Hospice, 99 Sparta Avenue, Newton, NJ, 07860.
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Peggy Shanahan says
December 27, 2022 at 4:52 amJeannine was our cousin and we have many early memories of growing up together- as the years past we lost touch – but we never forgot she was part of our family ! Our thoughts and prayers are with her family . From the Hurley’s Kathy,Peggy,Lucy and Jack
Kathleen Stevens says
December 27, 2022 at 7:07 pmEvery summer when I was 12 through 15, I worked at the Golf Course in Hackettstown as the babysitter, maid, and short order cook of hamburgers for the bar. Jeannie, Nancy and Johnny were my cousins. They were happygolucky little kids who loved to play and laugh. I remember them fondly. John Grace was always my favorite uncle. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. My prayers to all of your family. Kathy Seber Stevens
John Grace says
December 28, 2022 at 1:19 pmJeannine (Jeannie Bean) was a wonderful, kind person who had amazing energy and was always eager to help you with anything. Rest in peace my dear sister and have a glorious time in Heaven! Love you forever, your brother John (Johnny Boy)
Bill Burger says
December 28, 2022 at 5:01 pmSuch fond memories of growing up with my cousins, Jeannine, Nancy, and John during the 50’s.. Musconetcong Country Club was like a personal playground when we would visit. St. Mary’s and the house on Washington St. hill were also integral parts of our childhood, as were Jeannine’s pets, Baron and Skippy.
I regret that I did not make a better effort to stay in touch.
RIP, Jeannine.
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