Hazel B. Melone, 93, of Leisure Knoll, Manchester Twp. passed away Saturday August 19, 2023, at home. Hazel was a customer service representative at Childcraft Educational Corp., Edison for many years before retiring. Born in Watford, England, she came to the United States in 1946 to Jersey City. Hazel resided in Downtown Jersey City, Bayonne and Freehold before moving to Manchester Twp. in 2003. Hazel was a member of Lakehurst Presbyterian Church, Lakehurst. Hazel was an avid knitter and enjoyed bingo. Hazel was predeceased by her husband Christopher in 1973 and her daughter-in-law Bernadette Melone in 2009. Hazel is survived by her son John of Whiting, three daughters Christina (Tina) Tassone and her husband Vito of Toms River, Celia Mokrzycki and her husband, Dennis of Manchester Twp., Mary Ramos and her husband, Pedro of Bayonne, seven grandchildren, John, Michele, Kristine, Heather, Stacie, Jennifer, Ashley, six great-grandchildren, Noelle, John, Christopher, Dylan, Declan, Archer, and many extended family members.