Beloved Montgomery School District Janitor Doris DeLorenzo, 89, Dies

August 7, 1936 ~ January 1, 2026

Shared a Special Bond with Students

Doris DeLorenzo, 89, of Hillsborough, NJ, died peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Born on August 7, 1936, in Somerville, NJ, to the late Peter and Iva (Dilts) Emery, she has been a lifelong resident of Neshanic and Hillsborough.

Doris was the wife of the late Alfred V. DeLorenzo. The two married when Doris was 18 years old, and were together until Alfred's passing in 2015.

Doris worked in the cafeteria before joining the janitorial staff for the Montgomery Township School District in Skillman, NJ. She was beloved by staff and shared a special bond with the students.

Doris was selfless and devoted to helping people. She was involved with Special Olympics, having been inspired by her brother with Down Syndrome. She also loved being in nature and bird watching. One of her favorite memories was going in a hot air balloon for her birthday one year. She was an avid hiker, having enjoyed Round Valley Reservoir, Merrill Creek Reservoir, and other trails throughout northern New Jersey and Pennsylvania with her son and beloved dog Jenny. She also backpacked The Enchantments in The Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area of Washington State with her husband Alfred and daughter.

Doris is survived by her four loving children: Alfred V. DeLorenzo Jr. of Hillsborough; Yvonne Peters of Leavenworth, WA; Michael DeLorenzo of Hillsborough; and Timothy DeLorenzo of Belle Mead; and her sister, Mildred Bridges of Bridgewater. She is also survived by her two grandchildren: Benjamin and Ashley and two great-grandchildren: Weston and Zeppelin Peters.

In addition to her husband, Doris is predeceased by her son, Mark, who died in 2018; her grandsons, Markie DeLorenzo and Caleb Peters; and five siblings: Katherine Hultz, Nellie McCreary, Howard Emery, Earle Emery, and Peter Emery.

All services are private.

Arrangements under the direction of Scarponi-Bright Funeral Home in Lebanon, NJ.

Memorial donations may be made to the following: Special Olympics, Attn: Memorial Giving, 2600 Virginia Avenue NW, 11th Floor, Washington, DC 20037; Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington DC 20090-6011; or St. Labre Indian School, 112 St. Labre Campus Dr., Ashland, MT 59003.