Dominica “Minnie” Marie Pignataro, 100, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family March 19, 2021.
Known by everyone as “Minnie” or “Aunt Min,” she lived a rich and wonderful life. Born in Matawan to Carmello Bucca and Louisa Mirandi, Minnie would eventually move to Shrewsbury, where she enjoyed her life as a homemaker. Minnie had an amazing sense of humor and made friends wherever she went. Minnie loved to gather with her sister, Ellie, and her close friends from high school with whom she had a card club. The girls would gather for their annual New Year’s Eve card tournament and afterwards they’d ring in the New Year by going outside to bang pots and pans. She also loved to golf and belonged to both Bamm Hollow Country Club and Eagle Ridge Golf Club. Minnie’s favorite winter destination was Port St. Lucie, Florida, where the myriad golf courses kept her playing skills sharp. She was a master Skip-Bo player, an avid reader and loved international travel, with Spain and Italy being among her favorite destinations.
Minnie was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph Sr. She is survived by her dearest son, Joseph, and his wife Sandra. She is also survived by her four cherished grandchildren, Nicholas, his wife, Amy, and daughter, Noelle; Joseph Jr.; Christian; and Michael; as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
All arrangements are being handled by John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. A Mass was held in Minnie’s honor March 24 at St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church in Red Bank, followed by burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Middletown.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Minnie’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
The article originally appeared in the April 1 – 7, 2021 print edition of The Two River Times.
