In Memoriam: Former 180 and Affordable Housing Alliance Board President, Jean Kaeli, 82

Former 180 Turning Lives Around and Affordable Housing Alliance board president Jean Kaeli, of Atlantic Highlands, passed away peacefully on Jan. 31. She was 82.

“An active person, Jean enjoyed her time at Rumson Country Club, where she could often be found on the golf course or launching her kayak into the Shrewsbury River. She also nurtured her creative side through various art projects. Jean and Fred loved to travel, visiting over 30 countries together and she never turned down an opportunity to go on a road trip with her children.”
Loved ones of Jean Kaeli in her obituary

Throughout her life, Jean supported her community in various ways. As president of the board of the Women’s Center of Monmouth County, Inc. (now 180 Turning Lives Around), she oversaw the successful purchase and renovation of the first domestic violence emergency shelter in the county. Along with the board, she helped expand the Center’s outpatient counseling services and increased support for individuals navigating the court system.

Jean was also affiliated with the Affordable Housing Alliance, where she was a longtime board member and president for several years. Under her leadership, the Alliance successfully raised awareness and funds to develop low income housing options in Monmouth County.

Jean is survived by: her husband, Fred; her son, David Kaeli; her daughters, Kate Kaeli and Elizabeth Toland (Steve); and three grandchildren.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William and Gertrude Tully; her brother, Michael J. Tully; and her sister, Sheila Tully.

Arrangements are private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be directed to 180 Turning Lives Around (https://180nj.org/give-help/donate/).

— Edited obituary prepared by family via Thompson Memorial Home