Allison Salisbury, 45, of Long Branch died on Wednesday, June 2.

She was born in Livingston in 1975 and was raised in Long Valley. Allison went on to graduate from West Morris County High School in 1993, and then received her AA in English from Brookdale Community College and later, in 2013, earned her license as a registered nurse.

A special person who always enjoyed helping others, she found comfort in her life's calling as a care taker. Allison loved the beach, especially West End beach, and loved gardening, animals, and astronomy.

She is survived by her parents Carolyn Suzanne Allison and George Salisbury, and her fiancé Donald J. Antonucci.

Memorial Gathering will take place on Saturday, June 12 from 2pm – 5pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in her name be directed to the Monmouth County SPCA; www.monmouthcountyspca.org .