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Official Obituary of

Jennifer Zapora Gentles

October 6, 1987 ~ September 14, 2023 (age 35) 35 Years Old

Jennifer Gentles Obituary

Jennifer Zepora Gentles, was born on October 6, 1987 in Staten Island, New York, daughter of Jimmy and Annie Gentles (deceased) and her step-father, Michael Flanders. She graduated from Susan Wagner High school. As she matriculated, Jennifer chose to direct her attention to the field of Social Services and was employed as a Direct Service Worker, helping to change the lives of others. Jennifer had a very pleasant demeanor and was loved by many. She enjoyed planning, as well as, attending social events, celebrations, and parties, displaying her cooking and dancing skills. Jennifer was normally the life of the party. She was beautiful as a flower. And just as a flower she brought joy to many, as her sweet disposition touched the lives of many. She loved her family and friends and especially her children. Jennifer will be fondly remembered by those who knew her and forever cherished in the lives of her children and family. She leaves behind her three sons, Neaquon, Prince, and Elias; her two brothers, Eddie (wife Carmen), and Michael (Wife Maria); her sister: Sashauna Gentles; her aunts; Ruthie Chirico, Lillie Spann and Waulene Slaughter; her uncle; Floyd Tolbert; including her nieces: Annie, Alexsia, Lavia; and nephews: Tobias, Isaiah, and Danny; a host of other loved relatives, and friends.

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Services

Visitation
Monday
September 25, 2023

12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
New Hope Community Church
77 Alaska Street
Staten Island, New York 10310

Funeral Service
Tuesday
September 26, 2023

10:00 AM
New Hope Community Church
77 Alaska Street
Staten Island, New York 10310

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