Bernice Louise Galeota

Bernice Louise Galeota, age 62, of Phillipsburg,  NJ, passed peacefully on March 19, 2024, surrounded by family and guided by faith.

Bernice was born on October 12, 1961, in Plainfield, NJ, and grew up in Clinton, NJ. Bernice graduated from North Hunterdon Regional High School, class of 1979, and later earned her Associates Degree from Raritan Valley Community College. Bernice always held great value in continued education and continued to expand her knowledge throughout her life. In recent years she had been studying healthcare and the US Constitution. Both of which she was passionate about.

At the time of her death Bernice was employed by Abilities of Northwest NJ, providing client services for those in need. Bernice was loved and respected by many clients and coworkers and will be dearly missed.

Bernice was predeceased by her parents, Bernice Knepper and William D. Wagner and by her brother, Robert M Wagner.

Surviving are her loving son, Robert Galeota of Washington, NJ; her loving sister, Debra A. Wagner of Hillsborough, NJ; an Aunt and Uncle in SC and VA; numerous cousins throughout the US; and many dear friends.

A Celebration of Bernice’s Life is planned for April and will be announced once arrangements are in place.