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Jacqueline "Jackie" Faith DeGaetano

August 4th, 1931 - January 18th, 2025

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Jacqueline “Jackie” Faith DeGaetano, age 93, of Melbourne passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025 in Melbourne, FL. Jackie was born on August 4, 1931 in the Greenpoint Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. She was a daughter to the late, John Linka and Joye (Shore) Linka. \

 

Jackie married Salvatore DeGaetano in 1954. Together with the help of family and friends they built their home in Bay Shore, Long Island, NY and moved there in 1961, to raise their daughter, Jacqueline.  

 

Sal passed away in 1990, Jackie continued her life on Long Island then retired in 1999 and moved to Melbourne, Florida to be near her daughter and grandchildren. Throughout her life, Jackie was involved in many community activities and enjoyed attending activities with family and friends. She was a loving Wife, Aunt, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. 

 

She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Bortzner and her husband, Christian; her two  grandchildren, Andrew and his girlfriend, Danielle, Sarah and her husband, Michael; her great-grandchildren, Sophia, and Adeline; her special niece, Janie and her family.

 

In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Salvatore DeGaetano. 

 

A memorial service will be held at Suntree United Methodist Church, 7400 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940 on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM. 

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Beach Funeral Homes - East

Beach Funeral Homes - East

Nestled along the serene shores of Melbourne's Barrier Island, The Beach Funeral Home stands out as the only beachside funeral service provider, offering solace and support to the Brevard County and Palm Bay communities for over three decades. Our commitment to providing meaningful, affordable care has made us a cornerstone for families navigating the difficult journey of losing a loved one. We deeply value our community's rich tapestry of cultures and beliefs, striving to honor each family's unique traditions and religious practices with utmost respect....

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