Concetta “Connie” Vaccara, age 97, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lawrence C. Vaccara, and her son-in-law Michael, Connie’s legacy thrives through her cherished children: daughter Lisa, son L. Thomas and his wife Mary, daughter Michele and her husband William, daughter Lauren and her husband Jonathan, and daughter Carla and her husband Ronald.
A proud grandmother to 10 grandchildren and their spouses, and a doting great-grandmother to 12 great-grandchildren, Connie found her greatest joy surrounded by family.
An avid reader with a brilliant mind, Connie had an insatiable passion for learning. Books were her gateway to new worlds, and she absorbed knowledge with enthusiasm. Her love for travel took her across the globe, embracing diverse cultures and experiences with open arms.
A viewing will be held at Egizi Funeral Home in Turnersville, NJ on Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 9:00-10:30 AM, followed by a funeral service at 10:30 AM. Interment at New St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bellmawr.
Family and friends are invited to honor her memory, share heartfelt stories, and embrace the love she so generously shared throughout her life. A luncheon will follow at Filomena’s in Blackwood.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Operation Smile or to the charity of your choice, reflecting Connie’s lifelong commitment to compassion and helping others. Operation Smile was particularly close to her heart, dedicated to providing life-changing surgeries for children worldwide.
As we bid farewell to Connie, we hold close the words of Helen Keller:
“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
Connie’s legacy is one of love, intellect, and adventure-a life lived with passion and purpose. While her physical presence will be deeply missed, her spirit endures in the hearts of those she touched and the countless memories she created.
“A Life Well Lived Is Worth Remembering”