Merari Maldonado de Astacio, 51, of Long Branch, New Jersey, had peacefully passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020.  She was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on February 18, 1969.

Merari obtained a certification from Brookdale Community College for childcare.  She was employed by Champions at Long Branch Preschool, Long Branch, New Jersey for the last 15 years.

She is survived by husband, David Astacio, Jr.; daughter, Ajamaris Astacio; son, David Astacio; mother, Maria Coss; sister, Jeanette Maldonado-Coss; brother, Eliezer Maldonado-Coss; and Maldonado, Astacio Family.

Proverbios 31:10 Mujer virtuosa, ¿ Quie'n la hallara'? Porque su estima sobrepasa Largamente a la de las piedras preciosas.

Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.