Vera E. "Veedie" Hanley

December 20, 2020

Vera E. “Veedie” Hanley, 75, of Port Republic, NJ, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 surrounded by family. Born in Egg Harbor City to Laura Kelly and Norman L. Wimberg, she resided most of her adult life in Port Republic raising her two beautiful children. Veedie loved her family. She was an avid horse person, lover of animals, loved reading and taking pictures of family and friends. She enjoyed riding her horses, kayaking, boogie boarding and jet skiing. Veedie had a quick wit and a curious sense of humor. She had a difficult life but was always there to lend a hand or give advice to those in need. She will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Veedie is predeceased by her longtime partner, Charles Catanzaro; her children, Joseph Martelli and Martin L. Martelli; her parents, Laura M. Wimberg and Norman L. Wimberg Sr.; her maternal grandparents, Sarah E. and Cornelius Garrison Sr.; and her paternal grandparents, Louis and Vera Wimberg. Surviving to mourn her loss are her grandchildren, Kyle Martelli and Joseph R. Martelli; her siblings, Janet Brennan, Norman Wimberg and Laura Dugan (Tom); her nieces, Gena Maher (Bryan), Marnie Tomasello, Kelly Dugan; her nephew, Tommy Dugan; and her grandnieces and nephew, Sarah Maher, Laura Maher and Nicholas Maher. A celebration of her life will be held in the new year. Burial will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wimberg Funeral Home of Egg Harbor City 609-965-0357. For condolences, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com.