Constance M. Van Keuren died peacefully last Friday, October 3, at 91, in Monroe Township, New Jersey, where she lived her last three years, near her daughter and son. Connie died of natural causes free of cancers and sickness, and remained mentally stable up until her last living days. The Barlow and Zimmer Funeral Home, in Hightstown, New Jersey assisted us in her peaceful passing, and there will be no services.

Connie and her late husband Albert Van Keuren originally lived, for the majority of their marriage, in Narrowsburg, New York, in Sullivan County. After retirement, they moved to Port Charlotte, Florida, to live out their dream life of traveling, boating, and socializing with their many friends.

After the passing of her husband, Connie moved to New Jersey, to be close to her daughter. For eight years, she lived a happy life meeting new friends who just adored her and her wonderful sense of humor.

Connie was born in Mount Kisco, New York, and lived in Pleasantville, New York, with her mother, as an only child. She spent part of her childhood with her aunt and uncle, James and Madeline Arena, in Mount Kisco. Constance Mary attended St Frances of Assisi school and Pleasantville High School. She then moved to White Plains where she met her husband, Albert, a navy service Seabee, in 1941. Soon after, they married in California, living a short time there, before building their first home in Narrowsburg.

Connie and Albert are survived by their three children, Alan Van Keuren from Fosterdale, New York, Robert Van Keuren from Roosevelt, New Jersey, and Jo-Ann Trifiro from Millstone Township, New Jersey. She has five grandchildren, Michael Trifiro, Tim Trifiro, Laura Trifiro, Julie Van Keuren and Troy Van Keuren, and two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Mia Trifiro.

Connie’s hobbies were singing and cooking. She was well known for her incredible voice and acting ability, along with her delicious masterpieces in the kitchen. As many would say, “Connie always cooked for an army!” Her love of life and talents as a wonderful wife and homemaker has served as a model for many. She was, and always will be admired and adored by her family.

The family will gather at the Van Keuren Cemetery, at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 11, 2014, so Connie can be put to rest, next to her beloved husband and family. There are no other requests at this time.