Obituary of Andrea Stockinger

STOCKINGER, Andrea “Andy” age 55 of Franklin Lakes, died peacefully surrounded by 24 of her closest family and friends on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Born in Newark, Andy lived in Parsippany before moving to Franklin Lakes where she raised her three beloved children, Ricky, Jackie, and Chrissy. She adored dogs, leaving behind two, Lucy and Holly, though she always considered herself the matriarch of the pack of four dogs in the house. Andy had many friends, who she loved entertaining, especially with hand drawn, cartoon invitations for her extravagant parties. She dedicated her time to Ricky, Jackie, and Chrissy, by shuttling them to sports, school, and clubs. Andrea was a planner, who loved to be involved in planning school events for her children. Her family and friends always pushed her to write a cookbook, because she was the best cook in the family. She enjoyed lounging on the beach at LBI or Grand Cayman and was an avid shopper. Even when she was little, Andy always knew how to put a smile on anyone’s face, and continued to do that until the day she passed. She always looked for the best in people, and was loved by everyone who had the opportunity to meet her. She can now rest peacefully with her mother and father, who predeceased her. She leaves behind two sisters, Judith Fisher and Patricia Dunphey, many nieces and nephews, and three adoring, devoted children, Ricky, Jackie, and Chrissy. The Stockinger family will receive family and friends on Sunday and Monday, 5:00 until 8:00 PM to celebrate her life at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home (www.vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 787 Franklin Lakes Road, Franklin Lakes. Entombment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Manahawkin, NJ. Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude Tribute Program, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.