With hearts full of sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Mom and Stepmom. Aurina Grace (Nelson) Owen, aged 93, peacefully passed on October 12, 2026. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Mary and Justus Nelson.

Aurina was preceded in death by her late husband, Carl Tamburri and her most recent husband and best friend, Lewis Owens.  Aurina and Lewis resided in South Plainfield, N.J. together with their children to become one loving family of nine, (a modern Brady bunch).

Aurina lived a fulfilling life and devoted herself to her beautiful family where there was always an open door and a large farmhouse table available to share home cooked meals and plenty of stories.

She joined the United States Navy after attending High School. and became a military patient support assistant and was stationed in the US Naval Hospital in Great Lakes, IL.  After starting and caring for her family she worked for IEEE, an engineering company as a Technical Editor for many years before retiring. Aurina lived life through her strength and grace from God.

She is survived by her children, Gary Justus Tamburri, wife Nancy, John Tamburri, wife Elisa, Christopher Tamburri, Linda Smickle Owens, husband Jim, Laura Arace Owens, and Kathy Smickle Owens; Donna Huff (Guy Tamburri’s long time companion); nineteen grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her first-born, Guy Tamburri, Michael Tamburri, Michael Owens; son-in-law, Gene Arace; nephew, Nicholas Arace; and loving sister, Elaine Savage.

Burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains, NJ at a date and time to be announced.