FUREY, VERONICA BONNER

FUREY, VERONICA BONNER Mrs. Veronica Bonner Furey died peacefully at her Bradenton, Florida home on August 27, 2023, at the age of 95. She was the widow of Dr. Robert Furey, the mother of 7, grandmother of 25, and great-grandmother of 26 (& counting). She lived in Wildwood Crest, NJ for most of her life. Born July 13, 1928, to John F. Bonner and Veronica Jones Bonner, in Philadelphia. Veronica, or "Bunny" as she was known, graduated Immaculata College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and French. She then attained a Master's in Education at Temple University. She taught 3rd grade, tutored French, spent time in Quebec, and briefly wrote for the fashion section of the Philadelphia Inquirer. In 1954 she married Dr. Bob Furey, who joined his uncle's medical practice in Wildwood, NJ. They made their home in Wildwood Crest and began their family. Veronica ran most of the business aspects of Dr. Furey's practice and was involved with each of her children's many activities. She was particularly interested in their education, inspiring each of her children, and later her grandchildren, to maximize individual gifts and potential. As a faithful daughter of the Catholic Church, she was very active at Assumption Church in Wildwood Crest, serving as a religious education teacher, lector, manager of the Church religious gift store, cantor, and Eucharistic Minister, including bringing Our Lord to the homebound. In Florida, she was a parishioner of Saints Peter and Paul the Apostles Church. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Dr. Robert Furey, her parents, and her granddaughter, Katherine Palo. She is survived by her loving children: Drs. Karen & Hugh Liebert, Dr. Rob & Jane Furey, Susan Furey, Maureen Mulholland, Dr. Bill & Donna Furey, Richard & Danielle Furey, and Dyan Furey. Veronica is also survived by 25 cherished grandchildren and 26 beloved great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 8th at Assumption Catholic Church, 7100 Seaview Ave., Wildwood Crest, NJ. Visitation will be at 10 AM at the Church, with Mass at 11 AM. Burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, 1056 Seashore Road, Cape May, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in her honor may be made to Malvern Retreat House, PO Box 315, 315 S. Warren Ave. Malvern, PA 19355 toward the Dr. Furey memorial retreat, or to EWTN (Eternal Word Television Station), 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL 35210 Condolences may be sent to ingersollgreenwoodfh.com