Antoinette M. Gentile (nee Croce), 94, of Gibbstown, passed away October 7, 2009. She is the beloved mother of Lorraine Bucco, Carol Gentile, Rosemary (Ernest) Maden, Anita (Leonard) Vasta, James (Claire) Gentile, Anthony Gentile and fiance' Donna, Timothy Gentile, Dennis Gentile and Pat Stedman, sister Mary (Frank) Pedulla, brother Charles Croce, sister-in-law Ann Croce and daugher-in-law Eleanor Gentile. Also survived by many, many grandchildren and many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her husband James Gentile Sr., son Donald Gentile, her parents Alferio and Maria Croce, brothers Alexander, Vito and Michael Croce, her sisters Ida Petrarca, Esther VanHaren, Filomena and Laura Croce.

Antoinette was a "Matriarch" in every sense of the word; she was a strong, loving and kind person who loved her family and spending time with them. She will be remembered for many things, especially for the strength she shared with her family.

A viewing will be held on Monday, 9-10:15am at the St. Michael's Church, Memorial Ave., Gibbstown, followed by a 10:30am Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro NJ.

Arrangements by the Landolfi Funeral Home of Paulsboro, 300 W. Broad St. To share condolences please visit our website www.landolfifuneralhome.com