Obituary of Margaret A. Sleght

Margaret Sleght, 60, of Villas, New Jersey passed away after a long battle with Cancer at Shore Memorial Medical Center, with her family lovingly by her side. Margaret, affectionately called Maggie by everyone around her, was born on June 6, 1963, on Staten Island, New York. Maggie is survived by her 4 children, Margaret Pardee, Brianna Giantomenico, and Robert and Amanda Sleght. A sister, Patricia Wheeler, and two brothers John Gonzales and Wallace Burgund. Her Grandchildren, Albert and Paige Puccerella, nieces Christina Wisniewski, Danielle Brown, Kimberly and Jennifer Wheeler, Ashley Burgund, and Lillian Gonzales. Her nephews, Michael Creech, Kolten Koontz, Dean and TJ Burgund, and Johnny Gonzales. Maggie is lovingly remembered by her mother-in-law, Margaret Sleght. She is also forever remembered by her many great nieces and Nephews, and her many longtime friends. Maggie was preceded in death by her husband, Brian Sleght, her mother Margaret Forgione, and her brother Thomas Gonzales. Maggie was born and raised on Staten Island, New York and graduated from The College of Staten Island in 1993 and became a Registered Nurse. Being a nurse is who Maggie was at her core, she genuinely received joy from helping others. Maggie settled in Villas, New Jersey in 2001, where she touched many lives being a supportive friend to anyone that knew Bill W. Maggie was a fun spirited soul with a quick whit and a passion for laughter. She loved animals, music, and loved to travel. Recently, her ex-husband and friend, Dr. Richard Rothman, gifted her family a trip to Cancun, Mexico to make some last memories, and for that, her family is eternally thankful. Maggie was a beautiful person inside and out. Her smile would light up a room. She cared deeply for all those around her, and even strangers she didn't know. Maggie was a kind, and empathetic soul and made an impact on many lives. She will forever be missed. Until we meet again. A Memorial Service will be held on January 20, 2024 at The Millman Center, 209 Bayshore Rd, Villas, NJ from 1-5pm.