Point Pleasant Beach Mourns the Loss of Beloved Boatyard401 Team Member Alli Cheeba
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ — October 2025
With heavy hearts, the community of Point Pleasant Beach today shares the sorrowful news of the passing of Alli Cheeba, a cherished member of the Boatyard401 family. Known for her boundless warmth, radiant smile, and genuine ability to make everyone feel like a friend, Alli’s absence leaves a void in the hearts of her colleagues, patrons, and neighbors alike.
A Light in the Boatyard401 Community
From the moment she joined the Boatyard401 team, Alli stood out—not just for her professionalism behind the bar but for the spirit she infused into the atmosphere. Many patrons recall that even on the busiest nights, she would pause to learn someone’s name, remember their preferences, or offer a friendly word. Strangers often left feeling like longtime friends.
Her presence—welcoming and genuine—helped shape the Boatyard401 experience into more than just a place to socialize. It became a haven of camaraderie, festivity, and human connection. Many who visited the bar would later recount not just the drinks or ambiance, but the warmth of the interaction with Alli that made the evening memorable.
Her coworkers speak of her as someone who uplifted the team, whether by offering encouragement, sharing a laugh during long shifts, or helping new staff feel at home. She was a mentor in small and meaningful ways.
Tributes and Reflections
News of Alli’s passing quickly spread through Point Pleasant Beach’s tight-knit community, prompting an outpouring of condolences and tributes on social media, in local groups, and within the walls of Boatyard401 itself. The recurring themes in these messages are her kindness, her energetic spirit, and the sense of family she fostered.
“I came in for a drink and got a stomach turned right side up—just from her smile,” wrote one regular patron.
“She made you feel like you were the only person in the room,” recalled another.
Local business owners, frequent visitors to the boardwalk, and neighbors have all reflected on the light she brought into their daily routines. Some have already begun leaving small memorials—flowers, candles, heartfelt notes—outside the bar entrance, turning the space into a place of remembrance and tribute.
Remembering More Than a Job Title
Alli was more than a bartender or staff member. She was a friend, confidant, and presence of joy in the lives she touched. For many who walked into Boatyard401 after a hard day, her kind words or keen attention made their evening better.
Beyond her work at the bar, she was known to be a person who cared—about people, about community, and about creating moments of light in everyday life. Her legacy lies in each conversation she had, each guest she welcomed, and every smile she sparked.
Moving Forward in Unity and Memory
In the coming days, Boatyard401’s management and the community are expected to host a celebration of life for Alli—an event where friends, family, patrons, and colleagues can come together to share memories, stories, and support one another. Details are being arranged and will be published for all who wish to attend.
The family has requested privacy in this time of mourning, though they have expressed gratitude for the love and support pouring in from the broader community. A memorial fund or tribute page may be set up in her honor in the near future to help cover final expenses or to support causes meaningful to Alli.
A Lasting Legacy of Warmth
Though Alli Cheeba is no longer with us in person, the care she showed to everyone around her will continue to ripple outward. In the years ahead, those who knew her will carry forward her spirit—making someone feel seen, offering kindness without prompting, and lifting up loved ones simply by being present.
“Her light lives on,” is a phrase many are repeating, not as a cliche—but as literal truth. In each toast raised, each laughter shared, and each moment someone remembers how welcomed they felt, Alli’s presence continues.
To her family, friends, coworkers, and the many whose lives she touched: our deepest condolences and shared grief. May the memory of her kindness sustain and inspire you all.
Rest in peace, Alli. You will be deeply missed—and never forgotten.
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