Marge Antunes

Marge Antunes, 90, of Fountain Hills, passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Valley on Nov. 4, 2018. Marge was born on June 20, 1928 in Elizabeth, N.J. Marge is survived by her husband, Jerry; daughters, Marge (Bruce), Anne (Don), Eileen (Kevin); grandchildren, Hallie (Jason), Kimberli, Aimee, Brian (Casey), Garrett (Allison), Alyssa (Ryan); and great-grandchildren, Kaden, Aubree, McKenna, Ellery, Remy, and Hudson.

Marge served in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Hawaii, from 1950 until 1953. After her discharge, she returned to New Jersey where she married Jerry, the love of her life, on Dec. 26, 1953. In 1961 they moved to Elmhurst, Ill. where they raised their three daughters.

Marge was an excellent tennis player and loved tournament play. You did not want to be on the receiving end of her backhand! She was also an avid reader and was able to fulfill her dream by opening her own book store, The Book Rack. There she was able to share her love of reading with many new found friends.

Upon retiring, she and Jerry moved to Fountain Hills and became very involved with their Church. The friends she made in Fountain Hills became an extension of her family. Her move to Fountain View Village in December 2017 opened up a whole new community. Marge continued to make new friends and became involved in many activities. Marge treasured her family and made lifelong friends everywhere she went. She will be missed by many.

A funeral Mass was held at the Church of the Ascension on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley, Scottsdale, AZ.