Caroline E. Decker (nee Soehler), 90, of West Brighton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12th at SI University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey to William & Wilimenia Soehler, she moved to Staten Island after marrying her husband of 54 years, David L. Decker, Jr. who passed away in 2006.
In her earlier years, Caroline enjoyed camping with her husband and three sons as well as the occasional trip to Atlantic City. In her spare time she enjoyed playing sudoku, word search and watching game shows and talking on the phone with family and friends. Caroline was an original member of the SI Mothers of Twins club as well as an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, serving on both the Altar Guild and the Ladies Guild. Most importantly, she loved spending her time with her family.
Caroline is survived by her loving sons, David (Cheryl) Decker, William (Gail) Decker and Kenneth (Debra) Decker and her 6 grandchildren, David, Robert, Christopher, Brandon, Michelle and Kristin.
Funeral will be held at Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home on Friday at 9:15am with a service at 10:30 am at John’s Lutheran Church followed by a burial at Moravian Cemetery. Family and Friends will be received on Thursday at Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home on Thursday, 2-4pm & 7-9pm.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 663 Manor Road, SI, NY 10314- (mailing address) would be greatly appreciated.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Thursday, March 14, 2019
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Thursday, March 14, 20197:00pm - 9:00pm
Service
St. John's Lutheran Church
216 Jewett Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Friday, March 15, 201910:30am
Burial
Moravian Cemetery
2205 Richmond Rd, Staten Island, NY 10306
Friday, March 15, 2019
Bruce Auchter says
To Dave, Billy, Kenny & Family;
Your MOM, Mrs Decker to us, was a KIND and LOVING NEIGHBOR, and FRIEND to our family. She always had a WARM SMILE AND LAUGH, in just about any situation. She served GOD and LORD JESUS CHRIST (3168) in the church and every second of the week, and dedicated her life to her family which meant everything to her! Look how well you all turned out!!!! I remember, and I can still smell, the CHOCOLATE CAKE she made every week to the families delight!!!. She often told me about the little baby girl she lost in infancy, and is now reunited with her in Heaven. All religions teach of EVERLASTING LIFE of the soul, so we should not be so sad, but be HAPPY, in her transition to a glorious heavenly life. We all exist in God’s consciousness, so nothing is ever lost. God Bless to the entire DECKER FAMILY, LOVE is the cement for all things.
Love To All;
Bruce & Sue & Auchter Family