Obituary of Emma L. Clarke

Emma L. Clarke, 78, of Port Charlotte, Florida and Manahawkin, New Jersey passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015. Emma was born on November 20, 1936 in Newark, NJ, the daughter of Michael and Lillian Gagliardi. She was involved in many activities throughout her life to support her children such as President and Vice President of the Robert L Craig School PTA in Moonachie, NJ for many years. She would always volunteer to do anything and everything she had to do so she could be there for children. She is survived by the love of her life, William Clarke Sr.; her 5 children, sons, Frank, Billy Jr., and Darren; daughter, Jo Ann; daughters-in-law, Donna and Chris; son-in-law, Billy; 11 grandchildren, Russell, Billy IV, James, Anna, Michael, Kyle, Bryan, Anthony, Tina, Julia, and Jacqueline; and 4 great-grandchildren, Billy V, Ryan, Nicholas, and Lily. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lori. There will be a church service on Monday, February 16, 2015 at 10:00AM at St Mary's Church on West Bay Avenue in Barnegat, NJ. A celebratory lunch will follow afterwards with location to be announced at the church. Please visit Emma's tribute wall at www.schelmfh.com to share memories and to send condolences to the Clarke family. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in loving memory of Emma L. Clarke to the Robert L Craig School Scholarship Fund, 20 West Park Street, Moonachie, New Jersey 07074. Arrangements by Paul Schelm Funeral Home in Lake Suzy. Phone (941) 625-3535.