April Lynn Spina

April 1, 1959 - February 20, 2021

April Lynn Spina, née Burciar, of Toms River, passed peacefully Saturday, February 20th, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Born in Teaneck, she lived in North Bergen before moving to Toms River in 1981. April worked at Dock Outfitters in Seaside Heights where her love of animals had her rescuing and feeding many orphaned ducks and turtles. She loved her dogs Trouble and Ziggy and always made sure they were well cared for and loved. April loved gardening, going to Atlantic City with her best friend, Buffy, playing Pokémon Go, going to NYC shows and Disney World. She loved collecting Swarovski crystals and Grinch collectibles. April loved the holidays, especially spending Christmas Eve with her family and friends. April will always be remembered as a loving mother, sister, grandmother, daughter and friend to all that had the pleasure of knowing her. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tony Spina, and her father, George Burciar. She was survived by her three children: Danielle Spina, her fiancée Chris Johnson, David Spina, and his wife Patrice, and Anthony Spina, and his fiancé Victoria (Tori) Wardamasky. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren Adrianna, Hailey, Patrick, Layla, and Alexis. She is also survived by her mother Irene Buricar, brother Stephen Burciar and wife Roslyn, Cheryl and husband Mike, sisters Debra and Michele, and her sister-in-law Rose Ann and loving companion, John. She is survived by her many nieces and nephews and her best friend Buffy Alexander who stayed by her side every step of the way. Visiting will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 23rd, with a funeral service at 7 p.m. at the Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Road, Toms River. Cremation is private. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for S.A.V.E. animal rescue at 1594 Lakewood road #5 toms river nj 08755