Antoinette Dante Bridgewater, NJ Antoinette Dante, 91, of Bridgewater, NJ, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in San Bartolomeo in Galdo, Province of Benevento Italy, Antoinette moved to Bridgewater, NJ 57 years ago. Antoinette worked as a cafeteria aid at the Bridgewater Township for 25 years before retiring in 1997. She was also a part of the VFW Post 2290 Aux and the Manville Elks Aux. She enjoyed cooking, baking, cleaning, going to the Jersey Shore, but she loved taking trips to Bradley Beach and Wildwood. One thing Antoinette cherished the most was family gatherings and spending quality time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Holidays meant the most to her. They were her favorite time of the year. Her beautiful smile and loving heart will be missed tremendously by all who knew and loved her. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents Marie and Pasquale Iampietro, her loving daughter Patricia Dante Kopp, and a brother in law, William Hoek. Surviving are her loving husband of 64 years Patsy Dante; one dear son Robert and wife Kimberly Dante of Hillsborough, NJ; one beloved daughter Mariann and husband John Gallus of Milton, Delaware; an adored sister Jennie Hoek of Hillside, NJ; her son in law Dieter Kopp of Hampton, NJ; and many cherished grandchildren, great grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on Monday, October 29, 2018 from 3-7pm at the Branchburg Funeral Home. 910 US Highway 202 South, Branchburg, NJ 08876. Funeral services will start with a prayer at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 9:15am followed by a 10am mass at St. Bernard's Church in Bridgewater. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Basking Ridge, NJ. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the charity of your choice.