Doris “Dee” Freni (nee Roner), age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Pitman Manor United Methodist Home in Pitman, NJ. Devoted mother of Thomas Fadio, Jeffrey Fadio, Barry Fadio (Robin), Jason Freni (Tamah), and Lori-Ann Freni-Holzman. Cherished grandmother to Ryan, Jessica, Chelsea, Blaze, Joshua, Seth, Brooke, Austin, Mickalina (Tyler), Joseph, Vincenzo and Sofia; also 5 great grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter. Predeceased by her husband Joseph, sisters Lillian & Violet, brother Joseph, & grandson Zachary Fadio. Also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Born on May 13, 1935 Dee spent most of her life in Audubon Park where she enjoyed sewing and tending to her beautiful gardens. Dee cherished her Christian faith and adored Bible study. She was an active member of Kingsway Assembly of God Church in Cherry Hill and later The Lord’s Church of Audubon for many years. She was an active member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed going out with her friends. Dee’s family was everything to her, and she spent countless hours caring for and loving on her beloved children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, whether babysitting or cheering them on at sporting events, concerts, and celebrations.
Relatives and friends may gather on Tuesday, April 28, 9 to 11 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 S. White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ. Memorial service will follow at 11 AM. Interment Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Doris’s memory may be made to The Lord’s Home Church at 6 Brittin Ave., Audubon, NJ 08106; https://www.thelordshomechurch.com.