Carolynn Claus

April 25, 2020

Carolynn Claus passed away at the age of 62, in Toms River, NJ on April 25, 2020. She was born in Teaneck, NJ on December 1, 1957 and raised in Fairlawn and New Milford NJ. Carolynn graduated from New Milford high school in 1976, then went on to Berkeley Secretarial School after which she worked for Morgan Stanley and CPC international. Carolynn also studied early childhood education and American Sign Language at Montclair State University. She later became a preschool teacher at Grace Lutheran school in Teaneck, NJ. Carolynn is best remembered for her love of children. She was an avid PTA member for both of her daughters in the Little Ferry NJ school system. Carolynn also had a passion for music and playing the guitar, she would post music playlists daily for all of her friends to enjoy on Facebook. Carolynn suffered from a brain tumor in 2004 but through her strength and family persevered. Surviving are her children Aimee Elizabeth Claus and April Lynn Claus whom she shared with her former spouse Robert Claus. Surviving is her brother Stephen Minervini and his wife Teresa DuBee. She was predeceased by her father and mother Joseph L. Minervini and Eleanor Spitzer Minervini. Carolynn also shared her life with many loving cousins. Her arrangements are being handled by Carmona-Bolen Funeral home in Toms River. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic a memorial service will be held at a later date. The Claus daughters will notify family and friends as to when that shall be. In memory of Carolynn ‘Cause I know I'll never be lonely For you are the stars to me, You are the light I follow