Michelle (Azzante) Hess, 55, of Runnemede, NJ, passed away unexpectedly on January 10th, 2022, after complications associated with COVID-19.

Michelle is survived by her mother Mary; Husband Brian; son Justin; daughter Erinn; and daughter in law Samantha. She leaves behind four grandchildren Jaxson-9; Rori-7 Keira-2 and Levi-10 months who she adored greatly.

She is predeceased by her loving brother, Philip A Azzante.

Michelle was born on July 29, 1966 and raised in Mantua, NJ where she graduated from Clearview HS in 1985. On Feb 16, 1985, she married Brian, a Navy Sailor and her high school sweetheart. She would later go on to work as a multi skills technician for West Jersey hospital Camden for a number of years before an early retirement. Michelle was a devoted wife, loving mother and caring Nonna, who enjoyed sharing her passion of Flyers hockey with everyone. She loved to travel when possible and just last year completed a road-trip across America where she saw her bucket list sites in Sedona and Grand Canyon. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends and all who knew her.

There will be a visitation from 9am to 11am on Sunday at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Memorial Service 11am at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lupus Foundation of America, 2000 L. Street NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036 (www.lupus.org).

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