Bridget M. Cimilluca

Bridget (Bea) M. Cimilluca, former longtime resident of Tenafly NJ, passed away on September 10, 2026 at the age of 91. Bridget is survived by her children Angela Bremer and son-in-law Tom Bremer, Barbara Cimilluca, Richard Cimilluca, Diane Cimilluca, Stephen Cimilluca and daughter-in-law Kathleen Cimilluca. Cherished Nana to Eric (Kathy) Bremer, Greg Bremer, Mark (Devon) Bremer, Anthony (Stania) Verducci, Justin (Heather) Verducci, John Hogan, Jillian Cimilluca, Robert Cimilluca, Nicholas Cimilluca, Michael Cimilluca, Matthew Cimilluca, Kristen Cimilluca and Great-Nana to Joyce-Elizabeth Verducci and Anthony BeauSoleil Verducci. Bridget is predeceased by her parents Michael and Margaret Mulligan, her devoted Aunt Bee Healy, dedicated husband Anthony (Tony) W. Cimilluca, beloved daughter Caren M. Cimilluca, cherished granddaughter Danielle M. Cimilluca, and son-in-law Daniel T. Rowan. Bridget was born and raised in NYC. She attended Ascension Catholic School and Cathedral High School. Her Catholic faith was an important part of her life. She met and married Tony in NYC. They immediately started a family. Their growing family moved to NJ and settled in Tenafly. Bridget was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. She attended mass regularly, believed in the power of prayer and was the Administrator for the CCD program. Bridget was a voracious reader. Her love of reading started at a young age and continued until her death. She valued the library and checked out several books each week. She enjoyed and was dedicated to her family: making dinner every night, hosting holidays, attending band concerts, ballet recitals and sporting events. She liked peace, the least amount of stress, and her family together, regardless of the date on the calendar, thus, Cimi Christmas was born on December 26. She was a selfless caretaker, moving to a new home to accommodate her aging mother and aunt. She was a hands-on caretaker for both until their passing. Over the years, she cared for Tony and her children in any way that was needed. Bridget had a strong work ethic, working as the administrative assistant for Edith T. Shapiro, MD and for Englewood Hospital checking patients into the ER. After retiring, Bridget & Tony moved to Vero Beach, Florida where she enjoyed daily beach walks and reading a book while floating in her pool. She worked at the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice of the Treasure Coast. Bridget returned to NJ to be closer to her children after Tony’s death. She lived an active life in Somerset, NJ. She enjoyed walking, fitness classes, her friends at Table 12 at the senior meeting, day trips and shopping. In the most recent years, Bridget moved within minutes of her children so she could be cared for and visited. Bridget loved dark chocolate, a good book, her blankie, a nice hot cup of tea, and her best friends Ben & Jerry (especially Phish food). The services will be private. Those wishing to honor Bridget may make a donation in her name to St Jude: https://www.stjude.org