Sheila E. Vinton, 66, of Normandy Beach, NJ, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025.
Born in England, Sheila came to the United States in 1971 with her family, where she grew up in Little Falls before moving to Edison, NJ and then moving to Normandy Beach in 1992.
Sheila received her bachelor’s degree from Albright College and her master’s degree from Pace University.
She was an Investment Manager for Neuberger & Berman in New York City for many years before her retirement at the Jersey shore. Sheila's "Sanctuary on the Bay" was her favorite place on earth where she welcomed many to share in her little piece of paradise. The memories made by all are priceless!
Sheila was a member of the Point Pleasant Beach Rotary and was a past District Governor of the District. Sheila was a generous person who gave her time, treasure and talent to many people as well as organizations like Rotary.
She was a special person who lived life on her terms and had no regrets for the life she lived. It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Sheila, she was one of a kind and will be dearly missed.
She was predeceased by her parents Gordon and Kathleen Vinton.
Sheila is survived by her siblings Christine Weren and her husband Charlie of Stanhope, NJ, Kathleen Selinger and her husband John of Kinnelon, NJ, and Peter Vinton and his wife Kay of Kingsville, MD, twelve nieces and nephews Scott, Jeff, Jamie, Ashley, Laura, Melissa, Drew, Shannon, Danny, Kelsey, Courtney and Kyra and many great nieces and nephews.
A memorial gathering will be offered Saturday, December 27, 2025, 2:00pm – 6:00pm at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 706 Grand Central Ave., Lavallette, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Sheila’s name to the Point Pleasant Beach Rotary. Checks can be sent to PO Box 1515 Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 or via Venmo to@Susan-Nemiroff, treasurer.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com.