Lenore Bevacqua

Lenore H. Bevacqua age 93, of Boonton, N.J. passed away on February 19, 2025, after a

brief illness. Lenore was born in New York City in 1931. She lived in Bay Village, Ohio as a child

and moved to Palisades Park, N.J. when she was a teenager. Lenore had three sons with her

first husband Albert Branchick and was active in her local PTA. She also volunteered as a cub

scout den mother. Lenore and Dr. Santo Bevacqua were married in 1982. Together they enjoyed

many sunny days on the beaches of Montauk, N.Y. and Hawaii.

Lenore was predeceased by her loving husband Santo , her parents Henry and Henrietta

Osterman and her brother Harry Osterman. She is survived by her sons James Branchick and

his wife Vivian, David Branchick and his wife Lynn, Ronald Branchick and his wife Anna,

stepson Jim Bevacqua and his partner Kimberly Pruett and stepdaughter Dr.Sandra Bevacqua.

She was a loving grandmother to Caitlin Souls and her husband Ryan, Alex Branchick and

his wife Holli, Timothy Branchick, Ashley Montesdeoca and her husband Jason, Chris Najera

and his wife Felicia, Sean Najera and his wife Jen, Skylar Bloom and great grandson Paul

Najera.

Lenore will always be remembered for her smiling face, her love of the beach, shopping and

her dog Cleo but most of all her love for her family and her beloved Santo.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Eleventh Hour Rescue in Flanders, N.J.,

O.S.C.A.R. Animal Rescue in Andover, N.J. or the animal rescue organization of your choice.