SJBiz_AndreaTribute_0819FINAL.QXD_Dept 8 / 20 / 19 2 : 49 PM Page 1 FOREVER IN OUR THOUGHTS Del Val Media and the local business community mourn the loss of Andrea Zane . and that resounded throughout her entire cir - NDREA ZANE WAS A WOMAN WHO cle of influence which was extensive . She will SEEMINGLY TOUCHED THE LIFE OF be sorely missed , ” Mike Lawless , general EVERYONE WHO KNEW HER . With A manager of South Jersey Magazine and an infectious smile and a truly warm heart , she SouthJersey.com , says . was a loving family woman and friend to “ One thing that struck me about Andrea many . Her recent passing caused great sad - was that behind her hearty laugh was a color - her clients , she was passionate and worked ness not only here within Del Val Media , but ful life ; well lived , ” says Hank Alspach , creative tirelessly . As a co - worker , she was loyal and also across the local business community and director . “ Another thing I noticed was her myfriend , she was compas - dedicated . And as throughout South Jersey . possibly affinity for her customers . I couldn’t sionate and kind . She will be missed , but her Andrea was so very proud of both of her count how many times she mentioned how energy and love will continue to flow within children , John and Traci , and absolutely much she personally liked each of them . ” the Del Val Media family , ” executive partner adored her grandchildren Gabrielle , Austin , “ Havingthe fortunate opportunity to work Ed McCartney adds . Alexis and Ava . She was an avid reader who with Andrea for the past several years , I can LindsayGonzalez , director of sales for House alsoloved spending time in the garden , cook - honestly say I am a better person for it . I will & Home Magazine says , “ Andrea was an ab - ing for her family and relaxing in Sea Isle . dearly miss our little asides in the hallway as solute inspiration . The care she showed to her While mourning the loss of Andrea , it also well as the many memorable times we spent family , friends , co - workers and clients was au - callsto mind the many wonderful moments so outside of the office where I got to know her thentic . There was incredible satisfaction and a many of us have shared with her . Her co - as not only a valued colleague , but also a sense of pride she brought to work daily . ” remember her as some - workers will forever great friend . She exemplified kindness and “ Andrea was the type of person who one who was passionate about her job , but caring and she was as genuine a person as I would help others without being asked , ” says evenmore passionate about her peers . To say have met , ” says Peter Proko , editor . John Hirth , publisher of Suburban Life Maga - the feeling was mutual would be an under - Julie Shannon , executive managing editor zine . “ She truly cared about people . Family , statement . of South Jersey Biz , worked very closely with friends , clients or even people she just met . I “ Andrea was such a great manager to Andrea . “ She was the kindest person I’ve ever will miss my buddy . ” work with . She made my life easy as she al - come across . No matter who she came in “ Many years ago , Andrea said to me : ‘ I al - ways had everything under control , ” says up a conversa - contact with , she always struck extra mile for my customers . It ways go the GerryHaggerty , publisher and executive part - tion like they had been friends for ages . It’s no means a lot to me that they are happy . ’ I al - ner . “ She was also a tremendous person . surprise she had great relationships with not ways felt she truly took that statement to Honest , funny and strong . I loved sharing hol - just her clients , but the entire South Jersey heart , ” says Karen Murray , sales manager of iday stories with her and hearing about her business community — and they respected Suburban Family Magazine . timewith her family . Talking about her children her immensely . I am grateful for knowing her , “ Andrea’s ever - present positive outlook and grandchildren made her face light up and most importantly , a better person for and demeanor shaped the way she ap - and she loved them more than anything else knowing her . ” proached both her career and her life . If she in this world . ” Of course , Andrea’s impact was also felt had a bad day , those around her didn’t see it “ As a manager , she inspired and led . For SouthJerseyBiz.net | VOLUME 9 ISSUE 8 | SOUTH JERSEY BIZ | 9