Obituary of Carol Concetta Manco Nagiel

Carol Concetta Manco Nagiel of Freehold, NJ passed away at home on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the age of 78. Born in Manhattan, Carol was raised in the New Dorp section of Staten Island, New York and graduated from New Dorp High School. Carol had a love for dance and theatre and met her husband, John, in a Staten Island theatre group. She worked as a dance instructor and theater choreographer at Notre Dame Academy and later as a customer service representative at Prudential Mutual Funds in Edison, NJ. After retirement Carol and John settled in Freehold, NJ. Carol had a passion for animals and adored her most recent dogs, Odin and Jasper. She enjoyed spending time by the beach and traveling on cruises with family and friends. Carol was pre-deceased by her husband of 48 years, John Nagiel. Carol is survived by her daughters, Christine Donofrio and Cyndi Rizzitello, three grandchildren, Justine Garcia, Christopher Leed and Brandon Leed, and a great grandson, Mason Garcia. Services will be held at the Rosehill Crematory Chapel, Linden on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. In honor of Carol’s great respect for our military and veteran causes, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Warrior Surf Foundation at PO BOX 585, Folly Beach, SC 29439 or online at http://www.warriorsurf.org/take-action/ Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold is in charge of arrangements.