Maureen Amoia

Maureen “Mo” Amoia, age 60, formerly of Little Falls and Bayonne passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 23, 2021 while receiving the loving care of her family and after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  

Maureen was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey and was one of three children to Jack and Jeanette Amoia.  Growing up in Jersey City, Maureen attended Dickerson High School where she graduated with the class of 1978.  Following her graduation from high school, Maureen worked a variety of jobs for several years until getting married when she was about twenty-five years old.  After getting married, Maureen settled in Bayonne where she welcomed the births of her two children, Gina and Joseph.  She and her family remained in Bayonne for twenty-five years. She then moved to Little Falls where she lived for about six years until moving to Wayne with her daughter in 2021.  Over the years, Maureen’s family and closest of friends affectionately referred to her as “Mo.”  

Maureen made the decision to become a full time homemaker when her children were born.  After about ten years of being a full-time homemaker and when Maureen’s children were in school full time, she decided to re-enter the workforce. Maureen found work quickly and accepted a position as a teacher’s aide for children with special needs.  

After several years as a teacher’s aide, Maureen made a career change and took a job as a Medical Secretary.  Maureen was employed as a Medical Secretary for more than fifteen years, most recently working for Northeastern Spinal and Rehab in Woodland Park, NJ.  Maureen kept her position as a Medical Secretary until approximately three years ago when her illness prevented her from working.  

Maureen loved to watch movies and TV, some of her favorite shows being Big Bang Theory, Jeopardy, Friends, and Grey’s Anatomy.  One of Maureen's favorite past times was traveling.  Wherever Maureen traveled, there was sure to be a beach.  Relaxing on the beach was where Maureen was most happy.  She and her family treasured taking day trips to Bradley Beach at the Jersey Shore and vacationing to such destinations as Bermuda, the Bahamas, Aruba, and Jamaica.  Maureen was an avid gardener and cherished spending time on the properties where she lived, making sure that her landscaping was immaculate. Her favorite flower was the rose, and although she didn’t grow them, she always incorporated the flower as part of her home décor, be it pillows, paintings, candles, or table decorations.  She had quite the "green thumb,” having plants in her home that were more than thirty years old.

But aside from all of Maureen’s interests, talents, and hobbies, her greatest passion was for her family.  Nothing in the world meant more to Maureen than providing for and spending time with her children and grandchild.  She truly cherished gathering together with friends and family.  She was a wonderful cook, always looking forward to hosting holidays, and took great pride in her pasta sauce.   Throughout Maureen’s life, she made many friends.  She had a contagious sense of humor and loved to laugh.  She was wonderfully organized and strictly routined.  She had a place for everything and everything was in its place.  Another special part of Maureen’s life were her dogs; Crystal, Benny, and Jazzy.   Maureen was a very special person who touched the lives of many people and will be missed by everyone that knew her.

Maureen is survived by her daughter Gina Segali and her husband Michael of Wayne, her son Joseph Rutigliano and his wife Katelyn of Little Falls, two sisters; Barbara Amoia of Pompton Plains, and Patricia Amoia of Jersey City, her mother Jeanette Amoia of Toms River, one granddaughter Siena Segali of Wayne, and one granddaughter “on the way”, one nephew Matthew Shindle of Lake Hopatcong, and one niece Vanessa Shindle of Pompton Plains.  She was predeceased by her father Jack J Amoia in 2004.

Donations in Maureen's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, NJ Chapter, PO Box P, 2310 Route 34 Suite 1D, Manasquan, NJ 08736.  http://cancer.org