Delores M. Brooks, 77, of Princeton Township, NJ, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at her home.

Born in Rocky Hill, NJ, she was a longtime resident of Princeton

A homemaker for most of her life, Delores had, at one time, worked for the A&P Supermarket and E.T.S. both in Princeton. In her leisure time, she enjoyed boating, going on cruises and playing the slots in Atlantic City.

Mrs. Brooks was a member of the Catholic Daughters of Princeton and a Charter Member of the Princeton Elks Ladies Auxiliary #2129.

Delores was predeceased by her loving husband of 37 years, James R. Brooks, Sr. in 1988, daughter Deborah A. Brooks, son James R. Brooks, Jr., parents Joseph and Philomena DelVecchio, sister Mary Luscia, brother Daniel DelVecchio and her in-laws Gus and Beatrice Behrens.

She is survived by her daughter Cynthia Gabauer, daughter-in-law Barbara Brooks, granddaughters Cheryl and Nicole Gabauer and Jennifer and Jacquelyn Brooks and grandson Christopher Brooks all of Princeton, NJ. Also surviving are her brother-in-law Guido Luscia of Hillsborough, NJ and many nieces and nephews.

Services will begin Monday, January 25, 2010 at 11AM in the Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Avenue, Princeton, NJ 08542 followed by burial, next to her husband, in the Rocky Hill Cemetery, Rocky Hill, NJ.

Visitation will be on Sunday from 3:00PM to 6:00PM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions in her name to Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 749596, Los Angeles, CA 90074-9596 (www.wish.org) would be appreciated.