Obituary of Veronica Chirico Viviani

Veronica Chirico Viviani, a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, and friend, passed away on February 10, 2025, at the age of 47. Born on August 26, 1977, in Red Bank, New Jersey, she was the beloved daughter of Louis and Theresa Chirico.

Veronica was a driven and accomplished professional. She earned her bachelor’s degree from The College of New Jersey and later, while working full-time, raising her daughter, and expecting her son, she earned her MBA from Georgian Court University. Her dedication and work ethic led to numerous accolades in sales, including the One Million Dollar Month award, Top Key Account Sales, and multiple years as the Top Overall Producer. Above all else, Veronica’s greatest joy was her family. A natural hostess, she found happiness in filling her home with love, laughter, and incredible meals, creating cherished memories with those she held closest. Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering devotion made her the heart of every gathering and the best friend to so many.

Veronica was predeceased by her mother, Theresa Chirico. She is survived by her loving father, Louis Chirico; her husband, Jon Donnelly; her children, Alexandria Pantina and Owen Viviani; and her siblings, Angela Chirico (John Millett), Emanuel Chirico (Maria Vito), Louis Chirico, Peter Chirico (Kimberly Schroeder), Michael Chirico (Sandra Zielenbach), and Maria Fedorcik.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township, NJ, on Sunday, February 16, 2025 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, 100 N Main St, Marlboro, NJ, with burial to follow at St. Gabriel's Cemetery, 549 Newman Springs Road, Marlboro. For information, directions, or to leave condolence messages to the family, please visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mary’s Place by the Sea (marysplacebythesea.org) or METAvivor (www.metavivor.org).