Victoria "Vicki" Pallante

Victoria “Vicki” Ann Pallante (nee Naturale), 61, of Bloomfield, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at her home with her loving family at her side. Vicki was born February 5, 1954 to parents Margaret “Peggy” (nee Di Nardo) and Victor Naturale.

She was raised in the Steven Crane Village in Newark, until she married her husband Anthony Pallante and they moved to Bloomfield, where they resided for 22 ½ years and raised their 4 daughters. They relocated to Florida for 11 years, before eventually moving back to Bloomfield.

Vicki was a strong woman with great faith. Her love for God was evident to all who knew her. She lived her life loving and serving her family and others. She welcomed anyone who came into her home and made them feel like family, whether it was by feeding them, listening to them, or praying for them. Her talents included cooking, cleaning, decorating, and gardening. She also had a special gift for creating beauty from ordinary things.

Vicki is survived by “the love of her life” and husband of 42 years, Anthony; loving and devoted daughters Leigh Ann, Tara and her husband Vito Capriglione, Vanessa and her husband Justin Kimble, Toni Ann; her most precious grandchildren; Lucas, Elliot, Lilli Rose, Amelia, Julia and Ava. She was predeceased by her daughter Victoria Rose.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 9th from 9am-12pm, prior to prayer service at 12pm at Zarro Funeral Home, 145 Harrison Street, Bloomfield. The burial will immediately follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Kindly omit flowers; any donations made to the family will be given to the charity of their choice.