Faye Fulginiti

FAYE FULGINITI (nee Kohn)
of Marlton, NJ, passed away on August 30, 2026. Born in Philadelphia, on February 8, 1945 to Blanche and Max Kohn, she grew up in Norristown, PA and was the beloved “big sister” to Gail Slomine. Together with her former husband, Richard First, she had two children, Robin Brandies and Michael First. Faye was the adored wife of the late Richard Fulginiti, with whom she shared the most beautiful love affair imaginable. She attended George Washington University and graduated from Temple University. Earlier in her life, she taught high school English and French and sold real estate for Re-Max of Cherry Hill, but her true professional calling was as a high school counselor, where she was a treasured confidante, role model and loving support to every student whose life she touched. Faye was the epitome of liveliness, joy, kindness, compassion, style and warmth. She lit up every room and made everyone around her feel seen, celebrated and cherished. Above all, her immeasurable love for her family was the hallmark of her life. She is survived by her children, Robin Brandies (Alan) and Michael First (Brent Mekshes), her stepchildren, Sam Fulginiti, Carolyn Jester (George) and Richard Fulginiti, Jr (Amy), her grandchildren Benjamin and Max Brandies, Natalie (Benjamin) Fredericks, AJ Fulginiti (Kylie) and Nicholas Jester as well as by her sister Gail Slomine (Ken), her nephews Keave & Jay Slomine and her entire adoring Fulginiti family. Relatives and friends are invited Wednesday, September 2, 2026 beginning 10:15AM to PLATT MEMORIAL CHAPELS, Inc., 2001 Berlin Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 where funeral services will begin promptly at 11:00AM. Funeral services will also be live streamed on Faye’s memorial page at www.plattmemorial.com The burial will follow at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ. Donations in her name may be made to Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) of Greater Philadelphia www.jfcsphilly.org or to the Abramson Cancer Center. www.abramsoncancercenter.org