Santina "Tina" Carmella Dzielak Obituary (1932

Santina "Tina" Dzielak, of Monroe Township, passed away on June 27, 2013. She was a graduate of New Brunswick High School, received a B.A. Degree at Douglas college, and pursued a Master's Degree at Rutgers University. She lived in Milltown, and taught at Our Lady of Lourdes School, before moving to East Brunswick, teaching grades three through six, and also in the Talented and Gifted Program. Her greatest joy was seeing the success of her many students. She mentored many young teachers toward successful teaching careers. She resided for a short time in Brielle, finally settling in Monroe Township on the Forsgate Golf Course. Her greatest pleasure was sharing good times and food with family and friends. She loved cooking, making special dishes like "Pink Soup" at Christmas, decorating and reading. She was a creative, innovative person with a wonderful sense of humor, and a talented writer. She and her family enjoyed summers in their summer home on Long Beach Island. She was an avid football fan following Rutgers and the Dallas Cowboys. The family engaged in football pools which were enjoyed by all. She was a founding member of Alpha Deta Kappa A.D.K. of East Brunswick, a member of the National Education Society and the New Jersey Education Society. She was a benefactor of the Basilica of the National Shrine in Washington, D.C., and a patron and supporter of the Monroe Township Library. She was a communicant of the Holy Trinity Church in Helmetta. She is survived by her loving husband, Stanley. She provided her wisdom, guidance, and love to her children; a son Michael and his wife Debbie of Point Pleasant, and a daughter Beth Doyle of Sterling, Virginia, three grandchildren, Nicholas Dzielak and Ryan and Lindsey Doyle. A sister, Frances Hack of Longwood Florida, and many nieces and nephews. There will be Memorial Mass at 10AM on June 29, at Holy Trinity Church in Helmetta. Family and friends are invited to attend.