Regina "Joann" McLaughlin

Regina “Joann” McLaughlin, 73, of Old Bridge/Cheesequake Village, passed away, Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune.  She was the co-owner and co-founder of the Chocolate Village, Hazlet, with her long-time friend and business partner, Liz Vucina.  Joann enjoyed cooking, chocolate making and crocheting.  She loved spending time with friends and many years ago, she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary with the Keyport-Matawan Elks.

Joann was predeceased by her beloved husband, James P. McLaughlin in 2013.  She is survived by two sons, James McLaughlin, Jr. and his wife Patty; and Bernard Joseph McLaughlin and his wife Regina; three cherished grandchildren, Maura, Robert and James; and an adored niece Tracey Vavrecan.  She will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by her family and friends.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, August 18, 2016, from 1-3 & 6-8PM, at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ  07735; and Friday, August 19, 2016, 9:30 AM, with a 10AM service at the funeral home.  Cremation will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a program dear to Joann, the ARC c/o Keyport-Matawan Elks, 249 Broadway, Keyport, NJ  07735-1102.  To post a condolence to the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.