Obituary: Nancy J. DeScenza, 52

The Sea Bright resident served on the Shore Regional Board of Education for 26 years.

Sea Bright resident Nancy J. DeScenza, 52, who served on the Shore Regional Board of Education for 26 years, died Monday, Nov. 5. DeScenza was raised in Monmouth Beach and Sea Bright and in 1978, became the youngest member of the Sea Bright Board of Education at 19. She retired from the board in September. Nancy was a strong woman who courageously fought long and hard against breast cancer for 10 years, according to Legacycom. During this time, she was an advocate for many fighting cancer and their families. Her loving and warm embrace would comfort many while her strong will and experience provided guidance to others. Nancy was a supporter of the American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Foundation and Friends of Mel Foundation. She was …

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