Constance A Ward

You always knew when Connie arrived, her distinctive laugh and bubbly personality could light up any room. Perhaps that’s why she was so outgoing. She was always up for a get-together: it didn’t matter if it was a family party or just taking the kids, and all their friends, to soccer practice. She shared her personality while working at Walmart in Turnersville, and as a yoga and aerobics instructor. But she always had time for family. Invariably, she was the one to call when problems arose; she was known to have a sympathetic ear, a soothing word of advice and you could rest assured she would tell you the truth of the matter.rnrn While working for a computer company in the early 90s, Connie was introduced to a co-worker named Edwin. It wasn’t long until the two were married and living together in Franklinville. Their lives were blessed by their children: Steven and Kristen, both of Franklinville. Connie is survived by her father, Dominick Reale of Riverside, siblings: Tony Reale (Diane) of Riverside, Carol Lamaina-Herbert (Larry) of Delran and Cindy Cavanaugh of Riverside, her mother-in-law, Mary Jane Ward of Williamstown, brother-in-law, Raymond Ward of NY, her many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, her husband’s aunts: Joann Thatcher and Patty Merlino as well as the whole Fazzio Family of Glassboro. Connie was predeceased by her mother, Eleanor Reale and her father-in-law, Raymond Ward.rnrn Come share Connie’s 47 wonderful years (Feb. 29, 1964-Dec. 9, 2011) Tuesday from 6-9 PM and Wednesday from 8:30-9:30 am at the Sweeney Funeral Home 337 Bridgeboro St. Riverside, NJ 08075. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:30 AM at Jesus the Good Shepherd Parish (St. Peter’s Site), Riverside. Interment St. Peter’s Cemetery, Riverside. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the Ward family via the funeral home. rn –