Valerie Ann Bagarozza

Valerie (nee Pallante) Bagarozza, 62, died surrounded by her family on December 12, 2015 at home after a long battle with cancer. Valerie was born May 12, 1953, in Newark, NJ, the daughter of the late Audrey and Anthony Pallante. Valerie had a passion for cutting hair, dancing, and singing. In 1993, she opened her own beauty salon “New Creations.” Valerie was a devoted child of Jesus Christ and spent her life in service to the Lord. Her home was always open and filled with love. Valerie always made others feel welcome and never hesitated to lend a helping hand. Valerie is survived by her son, Salvatore Bagarozza and his wife Jackie; her brothers Anthony Pallante and Michael Pallante; her sisters Diane Rolandelli, Gerri Pallante, and Emily Vargas and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. from 9 -11 am at Zarro Funeral Home, 145 Harrison St. Bloomfield, NJ with funeral services immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent in her name to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hosptial.

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