Theresa Acerra

Theresa Acerra, age 95 of Tinton Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at the Chelsea at Tinton Falls. Tess was born in Naples, Italy and moved to the United States in 1921. She had lived in Long Branch before moving to Tinton Falls in 2009. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul J. Acerra in 2003 and her sister Pat. Surviving are two sons, Paul Acerra and Michael Acerra both of Carlsbad, NM; 1 grandchild, Michele Basile, and 2 great grandchildren, Mia and Makayla. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 16 from 2-4 pm at the Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin Ave., (corner of Third Ave.), Long Branch. A graveside service will be held on Monday at 10:00 am at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Wall Street, West Long Branch. The family invites you to write a letter of condolence, light a memorial candle or make a memorial donation by selecting the appropriate tab.