Betty Jean Kazar

Betty Jean Kazar, 81, a resident of Cape Coral, FL since 1984, formerly of Spotswood, NJ, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 in Fort Myers, FL surrounded by people she loved. She was born January 8, 1941 in New Brunswick, NJ and spent most of her childhood in the Middlebush section of Franklin Township, NJ.

Betty’s hobbies and interests included gardening, singing, bowling, and playing the organ and accordion (squeezebox). She loved living near the beach and being by the water, but she especially loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Ernest “Ernie” Kazar Sr. of Cape Coral; children, Debra Jarvis (Jim) of Cape Coral, Ernest Kazar, Jr. (Regina) of Cape Coral, Joseph Kazar (Susan) of Fayetteville, TN, and Todd Kazar of Cape Coral; brother, Kenneth Brown (Debbie) of Oxford, NC; brother-in-law, William Lodato of Spring, TX; numerous nieces and nephews; grandchildren, Richard, Ryan, Patricia, Catherine, Matthew, Kassie, Noell, and Kira; as well as great grandchildren, Adriana, Antonio, Chase, Vivian, Sophia, Felix, and Elijah.

Her family will always remember her wonderful sense of humor, contagious laughter, and fighting spirit. She will be greatly missed.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Elizabeth Brown; a son, Kevin Kazar; as well as two siblings, Patricia Lodato and Frederick Brown.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 2121 SE 8th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33990

In lieu of flowers, Betty’s family requests donations in her name to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852 or online at https://www.kidneyfund.org/.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.