Forked River Community Rallies Around Family of Beloved TCNJ Student After Tragic Loss

FORKED RIVER, NJ — Family, friends, classmates, and community members are coming together to honor the memory of Caryn Coon, a 22-year-old Forked River resident and student at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), following her tragic death in a recent crash.

A heartfelt GoFundMe campaign launched by family friend Jillian Bonavia is helping provide support for Caryn’s loved ones as they navigate an unimaginable loss. The fundraiser has already drawn an outpouring of donations and messages from those whose lives were touched by Caryn’s kindness, energy, and infectious spirit.

Support Pours In for Forked River Family After Tragic Loss of 22-Year-Old Student

According to the fundraiser, Caryn was pursuing a degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences at TCNJ and was actively involved in campus life, including her sorority, Delta Phi Epsilon. Friends describe her as someone who could instantly brighten any room and was always there to support others during difficult times.

“Caryn was such a fun, energetic, and loving person,” the fundraiser states. “She was a shoulder for everyone to lean on, and if you were having a bad day, she could instantly cheer you up.”

Those closest to Caryn say she created countless treasured memories with family and friends, leaving behind a lasting impact that will not be forgotten. In the wake of the tragedy, the TCNJ community, sorority sisters, friends, and neighbors have united to celebrate her life while supporting the family she loved so deeply.

Funds raised through the campaign will help Caryn’s family cover funeral and wake expenses, along with other immediate costs that often arise following an unexpected loss. Organizers say any donation, regardless of size, can help ease some of the financial burden during this incredibly difficult time.

The fundraiser comes as many throughout Ocean County and the TCNJ community continue to mourn the loss of a young woman remembered for her compassion, positivity, and ability to bring people together.

Community members who wish to support the family can contribute through the GoFundMe campaign or help by sharing the fundraiser with others.

How to Help

Those wishing to donate can visit the GoFundMe fundraiser:

👉 Support Caryn Coon’s Family

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As friends and family continue to grieve, many hope the overwhelming community support serves as a reminder of the profound impact Caryn had on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Her memory lives on through the friendships she built, the lives she touched, and the love that continues to surround her family during this heartbreaking time.

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