Rose Buonocore, One of the First Women to Work at Freehold Raceway, Dies
Services for Buonocore will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Higgins Memorial Home.
Rose Buonocore of Freehold died on Feb. 8, 2013 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune Township after a brief illness. She was a beloved mother, a devoted friend and a shrewd businesswoman to all those who had the privilege of knowing her. Born in Hoboken, Buonocore and her family moved to Freehold in the late 50's. She was a community and political fundraiser. She was most proud of her contribution for the development of CentraState Medical Center. Employed as a pari-mutuel worker at the age of 35, she was one of the first women to work at Freehold Raceway, the oldest racetrack in the country. She loved her job and worked until she retired in 2002. Buonocore and her husband Philip, who died in 1976, enjoyed owning racehorses. …
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