EMILIA "AMY" A. ALHEIDT

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS MEMORIAL DONATIONS MAY BE MADE TO: ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL 501 ST. JUDE PLACE MEMPHIS, TN 38105-9959 www.stjude.org VISITATION: WEDNESDAY: JULY 10, 2024 4PM TO 8PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL MASS: THURSDAY: JULY 11, 2024 11AM ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH 5635 BERKSHIRE VALLEY ROAD OAK RIDGE, NJ 07438 INTERMENT: THURSDAY: JULY 11, 2024 FOLLOWING FUNERAL MASS ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CEMETERY ADJACENT TO THE CHURCH Emilia “Amy” A. Alheidt, 82 years, of Sparta, NJ, formerly of Oak Ridge, NJ, passed away peacefully on Sunday: July 7,2024 She was born on January 1, 1942 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Ida (nee De Tata) and Arthur Cangiano. Amy married Richard Alheidt in 1964 and resided in Pequannock Twp. where they raised their family; moving in 1979 to Oak Ridge, NJ and most recently to Sparta, NJ until each of their passings. The Alheidt family were devoted members from 1979 to 2020 of St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Oak Ridge, NJ. In her spare time, Amy enjoyed spending time being outside in her pool or at the beach, and frequent beach vacations to Myrtle Beach filled with laughter, love, and unforgettable memories. For many years, Amy was in a bowling league; she would often compete with her grandchildren in outdoor games (volleyball, basketball, wiffleball, tag, etc). Amy valued family gatherings and was an amazing host. She had unique holiday dishes, particularly her Thanksgiving stuffing, as well as her Italian dishes. She will best be remembered for her legacy of love, kindness, and joy; and was cherished by her family for her warmth and the lasting memories she created. Amy was predeceased by her beloved husband Richard in March 2024; her brother John Cangiano in 2007; her brother-in-law Robert Alheidt in 2012; and her nephew Chris Alheidt in 2015. Amy is survived by her loving children Richard Alheidt and his wife Pam, Carla Dennis and her husband Jeff, Susan Ciasullo and her husband Steve, and Tom Alheidt and his wife Sharon; her cherished grandchildren: Nicholas, Zachary, Dominic, Gabriella, Emilio, Francesca, Natalie, Antonio, and Lydia; her sister Lois Campana and her husband Tony; sister-in-law Kathy Alheidt; her nieces Cherie, Kimberly, and Raffaela; and her nephews: Jeff, Eric, John, Andrew, and Tony. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday: July 10, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435. The funeral mass will take place on Thursday: July 11, 2024 at 11am at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5635 Berkshire Valley Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438. The interment will immediately follow at St. Thomas the Apostle Cemetery, adjacent to the church. Memorial donations may be made in Emilia’s name to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959: www.stjude.org On line condolences and directions: www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com.

EMILIA "AMY" A. ALHEIDT

January 1, 1942 - July 7, 2024