DeFREESE, Brooke Aleise, age 14, a lifelong resident of West Milford, died on August 24, 2021. Brooke was a student at the Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne enrolled in the Musical Theater Performing Arts Program. She is survived by her parents, Brock DeFreese and MaryEllen Forsyth, three siblings, Samantha Barone, Joseph Barone, and Jasmine DeFreese, her grandmother, Christina DeFreese, and she is survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visiting Tuesday 7 to 9pm. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers the family is accepting donations for the West Milford Animal Shelter Society, Lycosky Road, West Milford. The DeFreese family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com