Obituary of Andrea Ellen Wilkolaski

Andrea Ellen Wilkolaski, 34, of Hamilton passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township on December 9, 2021.   She fought a courageous battle against Cholangiocarcinoma to the end.  Andrea was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Central Jersey in 1995. She attended St. Augustine of Canterbury Elementary School, Notre Dame High School and St. Joseph’s University.

Andrea lived her life to the fullest. She was a devoted wife, mother, and daughter. Her passion was teaching.  She was employed by the West Windsor-Plainsboro School District as a Special Education Teacher. Prior to that, she was employed by the West Caldwell School District.  Andrea loved her students as if they were her own. They would always tell her how much they loved and appreciated her infectious laugh and her unique way of understanding each and every one of them.

She was the best friend and daughter anyone could ever ask for and the most devoted wife and mother to her husband, Joey, and her one and only daughter, Ellie Ann. Andrea loved her family and loved to travel. She spent many wonderful times at Disney World and Maine. Her fondest memories were made there.  Her dedication to her family and her love of teaching were reflected in the person that we all know and love.  She will forever be in our hearts.

She is survived by her loving husband, William Joseph Wilkolaski, her beautiful daughter, Ellie Ann Wilkolaski and her loving parents, Francesca and Charles Bardes.

Visitation will be held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, and Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend her 10:30 AM Funeral Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Robert Bellarmine, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold Township on Monday, December 13, 2021.  Entombment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Jamesburg.  In lieu of flowers, donations to help the family may be made at  https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-the-wilkolaskis. For information, directions or to leave condolence messages for the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com