Debra Perosa Tivey 61, of Metuchen, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at the Hartwyck Nursing Home at Edison Estates in Edison. She was born in New Brunswick, was formerly of South River,
and has resided in Metuchen for the past 21 years.

Debra was a driving instructor and former owner of the Metuchen Driving School from 1995 to 2002, then worked as a driving instructor at Edison Driving School.

She is survived by her former husband Michael A. Tivey, her son Michael A. Tivey Jr. of Metuchen and her sister Elaine Bode of Edison.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday October 15, 2013 at 9:45 am at the Flynn and Son/Koyen Funeral Home 319 Amboy Avenue followed a 10:15 am funeral liturgy at St. Francis Cathedral in Metuchen. Visitation is Monday October 14, 2013 from 2pm to 4 pm and 7pm to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Angel Paws P.O. Box 282 Colonia, N.J. 07067