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Monique Lubrano, a phlebotomist for LabCorp. and nursing home worker, suffered the attack while shopping, and later was placed on life support suffering from coronavirus, her son, Luciano wrote on a GoFundMe page.
Monique's closest family members weren't allowed to visit her until the very last goodbyes due to the COVID-19 diagnosis, the page says.
Known as the "Croc Queen" for her interesting collection of the footwear, Monique's patients and co-workers looked forward to seeing what pair she'd wear on a particular day, her obituary said.
The native of Somers Point had worked at Wawa, Dunkin', and Burger King, to name a few, before returning to school in the medical profession at the age of 40, the obit says.
After graduation, Monique became a full-time phlebotomist for LabCorp "where she truly excelled and was beloved by all her patients," her obit said. "She looked forward to going to work each day where she shared her compassion and kindness, putting a smile on the faces of everyone she encountered."
In addition to her son, Monique is survived by her husband, Michael; her father, Ervin Hayes; a brother, Byron Hayes; a sister, La-Sasha and extended family.
A Service of Memory and Love will be held on Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. at the Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., in Ocean City, where friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Monique's full obituary can be read here, and click here to view or donate to the GoFundMe.
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