Dorothy C. Soley (Murphy), age 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 22, 2020. She lived in Livingston for 60 years with her husband, Jack, where she raised her family and was actively involved with St. Philomena’s Parish.
She was an advocate of exercise, an avid walker, a well-traveled hiker, and deeply devoted to Our Blessed Mother. Dorothy enjoyed attending her children’s and grandchildren’s events and was a loyal Duke University basketball fan. She was an active grandmother and cherished her grandchildren. Dorothy loved her brothers and sisters and often reflected on her years growing up in the Vailsburg section of Newark. A dear friend to many, she will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.
Dorothy was predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years, John Patrick Soley, and her dear sister, Rita Feeney. She is survived by her devoted children, Anne (Andrew) Stock, John (Fatima) Soley, Kathleen Soley (Glenn Farrell), and Mary Soley (Andrew Bria); her loving grandchildren, Helen, Patrick and Margaret Stock; Joseph (Ana Rose), Teresa, and Paul Soley; Andrew, Jack, Will, and Clare Farrell; and Katherine, Martin, and Bridget Bria; her dear siblings, the Rev. Joseph Murphy, Sister Mary Bernadette, SC, Kathleen Murphy, Eleanor Valvano, Joan Davie, and John Murphy. Dorothy is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 East Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, New Jersey, on Monday, October 26, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial followed at St. Philomena’s Church, 386 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston, with an interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, New Jersey.
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