Michelle Nicole Albanese

Michelle Nicole (Pateman) Albanese was born on New Years Eve in 1976. She passed away Thursday January 4th, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loving family and dearest of friends after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer. Michelle was only 47 years of age. Michelle is survived by her devoted husband Jason, her son Jonathan and daughter Briana, her mother Debi Molinaro and stepfather Steve of Branchburg, her father Joseph Pateman Jr. and wife June of Brick NJ, brother Joseph Pateman III and wife Stacy and her niece and nephew Juliana and JC of Jackson NJ, and her sister-in-law Jennifer from Fl. and countless loyal friends and extended family members, her faithful puppy Bella and beloved rescue horse Amos. Michelle, an amazing mother, wife, sister, aunt, niece, godmother, cousin, and friend, touched everyone’s lives with her love and generosity. She was a beacon of light and her smile lit up the room. Anyone who met her was greeted with her big, beautiful smile and sassy spirit. Michelle was clever, quick witted and hilarious and when needed compassionate, empathetic, and ready to give sound advice. She was extremely forgiving and wore her heart on her sleeve. If the measure of a life well lived is by the number of people that love her, Michelle’s is immeasurable. Michelle worked many years for Towne Centre Family Dental befriending clients and doctors alike. Always passionate about health and well-being, in 2019 Michelle created a flourishing health coaching practice and impacted over 1400 lives. Michelle had many interests including listening to country music, dancing, and a lifelong passion for horses. She adopted her beloved horse Amos 5 years ago. She loved to swim and sunbathe, taking family trips especially their annual Wildwood Crest vacation was always thoroughly enjoyed. The viewing will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the Ketusky Funeral Home, 1310 Brooks Blvd., Manville, NJ 08835. The Funeral will be on Thursday, January 11, 2024 with visitation from 8:00 A. M. to 9:00 AM at the Ketusky Funeral Home followed by Church Services at 10:00 AM at Clover Hill Reformed Church, 890 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844. Services will conclude at the Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Albanese Trust for her children. DUE TO THE FLOODING IN AND AROUND MANVILLE THE SERVICES HAVE BEEN CHANGED. THE VIEWING WILL BE TOMMORROW JANUARY 11, 2024 from 4 TO 8 PM AND THE FUNERAL WILL BE FRIDAY JANUARY 12, 2024 8 TO 9 AM VISITATION AT THE FUNERAL HOME AND A 10AM SERVICE AT CLOVER HILL REFORMED CHURCH. SERVICES WILL CONCLIUDE AT THE CHURCH.

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Michelle Nicole Albanese

December 31, 1976 - January 4, 2024