Jennifer died peacefully at home on Friday, July 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family after a four year battle with cancer.  Jennifer was born on April 26, 1971 in New York City to Salvatore and Joan (Mrkva).

She leaves behind her devoted husband, Craig, mother-in-law Maria Arroyo, and her cherished children, Jeanette, Craig, and Nicholas.

She is predeceased by her parents, sister Helen, and sister-in -law Lynn.

She is survived by her brother, Richard and his children Lisa, Patricia, and James, her sister Joan Marie, and her brother-in-law Raymond and his children Jason, Matthew (Yoko), and Erika.

Jennifer graduated from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Elementary School and Saint Catharine Academy High School.  She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.  She began her career at the NYC Department of Consumer Affairs, where she met her future husband.  For 27 years, she has worked for the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection.  She has made many lifelong friends throughout her years at her job.  Jenn was a lifetime member of the U.S. Customs Columbia Association.

Jenn’s ultimate joy in life came from spending time with her family.  She loved spending an afternoon sitting in her beach chair, under the umbrella, watching her kids play at the beach house in Sea Bright, NJ. She was an avid fitness enthusiast taking part in multiple races and charity runs. She also enjoyed skiing with her family. Her children were the center of her world.  She spent many days at the park with them where she also made many friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her especially her Aunt Jeanette and many cousins.  She was parishioner of Saint Margaret of Cortona Church, Riverdale.

Reposing Wednesday July 6, 2022 from 4-7 pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Ave. Bronx NY. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9:45 am at St. Margaret of Cortona Church.  Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Red Bank NJ.