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Michele Jean Smith Fuertez, 42, passed away on April 3, 2026. Michele was a lifelong resident of the Hazlet and Keansburg area. In the final months of her life, she remained at home, cared for with deep dedication and compassion, and surrounded by the love of her family. For anyone who ever loved her, we extend our heartfelt gratitude. Your care, memories, and presence in her life were truly meaningful. She will be missed and forever remembered by her mother, her sister, her children, and her aunt, who stayed faithfully by her side throughout her final journey, offering love, strength, and comfort until the very end. May she rest in peace with her stepdad and grandmother, held in the hearts of all who knew and loved them.
In respect of Michele’s wishes, she will be privately cremated. Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 3269 State Highway/Route 35, Hazlet, New Jersey 07730 was entrusted with her funeral arrangements. For more information, or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.shorepointfh.com
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