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Heather Marie Chiaradonna age 39, of Mullica Hill passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at home surrounded by family and friends. Born in Woodbury, she was raised in Deptford Twp. "Oak Valley" and graduated from Deptford High School Class of 1999 where she excelled in mathematics, played soccer, and clarinet in the band. She earned her bachelor's degree from Rowan University and was a 9th grade math teacher at Bridgeton High School. Heather loved teaching, math, music, and helping others. Most of all she loved her life and her family, especially her husband and two children.

Heather is survived by her loving husband Vladimir Larry Chiaradonna, her son, Gavin, daughter, Juliet, mother, Marie Musumeci (Wilds), sisters, Christy and Valerie, in-laws, Orlando Chiaradonna and Elisa (Molinari), and her grandmother, Delores Ruple. She was predeceased by her father, Christopher Ruple.

Family and Friends may visit from 8 am to 11:15 am on Tuesday, April 20th at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 pm at Infant Jesus Parish At St. Margaret's Church, Third and Beech Streets Woodbury Heights, NJ. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Woolwich Twp., NJ.

In lieu of flowers and as an expression of sympathy, contributions can be made to Heather’s family to help other families fighting cancer and proceeds will be shared between Legacy of Hope and Healthy Life organizations. Checks can be made to Vladimir Chiaradonna c/o Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ 08051 OR Venmo @Vladimir-Chiaradonna.

Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com