Donna Deily-Whalen

Donna Deily-Whalen, age 85 years, of Cape Coral, FL passed away with her loving family at her side on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Cape Coral Hospital, Cape Coral, FL.

Born in Newark, NJ, on September 29, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Anthony Cremo and Mildred (Capick) Cremo. She was raised in Dunellen, NJ and graduated from Dunellen High School. She had formerly resided in South Plainfield, NJ and Flemington, NJ before retiring and moving to Cape Coral, FL in 1999.

Donna was a wonderful woman who valued her family more than anything. She was a tough little lady with a great sense of humor, determination and spunk. Her positive attitude and kind words of encouragement made her a pleasure to be around. In her younger years she loved to dance and was always the first one on the dance floor ready to show you, her moves. She also loved her animals and had many dogs which were her “babies”. Her beloved dog Niki passed the week prior to her, and Niki’s ashes will be buried with Donna. Donna was a creative person who enjoyed writing poetry, painting, reading and gardening.

Prior to retirement, Donna had a long career as a Medical Assistant and Office Manager at the OB/GYN practice of Robert Bakelaar, MD in Flemington, NJ. Once in Florida she missed working in an office and got a part-time job at Primary Physician’s office in Fort Myers, FL for a short time.

She was predeceased by her brothers, Joseph Hougak & Anthony Hougak. She is survived by her brother Ronald Cremo (wife Pat), sister Paula Zilokowski (husband Robert), and brother Dennis Cremo. Surviving is her partner of 20+ years and the love of her life, Peter Hampton of Cape Coral, FL, her three children: son Lee Richard Deily of Fort Myers, FL, daughter and son-in-law Karin (Deily) and Michael Stover of Ringoes, NJ, and son David Deily of Wind Gap, PA. Her grandchildren Keith Stover of Myrtle Beach, SC and granddaughter Lauren (Stover) Esock (husband Steve) of Milford, NJ, and her great grandchildren Benjamin and Emily; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 9:00 -10:30AM at the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ. A Life Celebration service will begin at 10:30 AM in the funeral home. Interment will immediately follow in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Flemington, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Final arrangements are under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822. For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit Donna’s Tribute Wall at www.holcombefisher.com.