Marie C. Paternoster (nee Pizzelli) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 12th at the age of 95. Marie was born December 19, 1922 to parents Beni and Lucia Pizzelli (nee Nicastro) in Elizabeth, NJ. Raised in Elizabeth, Marie moved to Union, NJ in 1960 with her late husband Rocco who owned and operated Patty’s Beauty Salon in Elizabeth for many years.
Mrs. Paternoster worked for 26 years for the Elizabeth Board of Education where she was employed as an executive secretary in the district’s central offices.
Marie was a communicant at Holy Spirit Church in Union where she was active in the Rosary Society and 60 Plus activities. Deeply devoted to her family and friends, Marie was loved for her caring and compassionate nature. A sympathetic listener, she was always ready to assist a friend in need and was valued by all who knew her for her wise and thoughtful advice. Her favorite past times included cooking for her family, reading histories and biographies and her weekly mahjongg games.
Marie is predeceased by her beloved husband, Rocco, her parents, Beni and Lucia, and her three brothers, Frank, Raymond and Benny.
In addition to numerous nieces and nephews, Marie is survived by her children, Mary Lou Gubler and husband Ueli, Angelo Paternoster and wife Judi Scardilli; grandchildren Marissa Paternoster, Frances Gubler, Andreas Gubler and Gabriel Schein.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Avenue, Union NJ. A Funeral mass will be offered on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 10:30 am at Holy Spirit Church, Union with interment to follow at Rosehill Cemetery, 350 E. Linden Ave, Linden, NJ.
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