Kristine L. LaGuardia

LaGUARDIA, Kristine, 55, of Oradell, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Kristine was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Marion Schaaff (nee Mahler). She is survived by her beloved husband Anthony (Tony) of 32 years; her daughter Krista and her husband Craig Salizzoni, her son Robert LaGuardia, mother-in-law Angela LaGuardia, father-in-law Robert LaGuardia and his wife Elsy, sisters Caryl Gordon and Barbara Racich, and step-sister Jeannie Santostefano, along with many nieces and nephews.

Kristine was the VP of Lobster Life System in Lodi, New Jersey for 4 years, before her illness took over.

She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. A woman of true faith and inspiration. Kristine enjoyed every moment of everyday of her life. Her sincere happiness brought joy into the world and touched the lives of countless people. You too can remember a time you were touched by her positive attitude, strength or selflessness.

A special thanks to all who helped care for her, especially Dr. Garrett Nash and Dr. Rona Yaeger, who gave Kristine the gift of life for several years after her diagnosis. The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Friday, August 17 from 2-4 and 7-9PM. The Funeral Mass celebrating Kristine's life and faith will be geld at St. Joseph R.C. Church, Oradell, NJ on Saturday, August 18 at 9:30AM. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ.

In lieu of flowers please donate directly Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Attention: Stephanie Sepe in honor of Kristine LaGuardia, 885 Second Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10017 or you may also donate online at http:/mskcc.convio.net/goto/KristineLaGuardia. All proceeds to benefit Dr. Garrett Nash and Dr. Rona Yaeger research efforts. Everyday new treatment possibilities arise, and we are hopeful these donations will help find a cure. Helping others is what Kristine has always done and will continue to do as she looks down upon us.