Born in Manhattan, she resided in Staten Island, NY before settling in Lakewood 12 years ago. Vera was a resident of the Fairways in Lakewood and was involved in many of the community activities. She loved her time in the Fairways and especially loved all of the friends she made.
Prior to retiring, she was an Office Manager in NYC, having most recently worked for Samuel A. Ramirez & Co.
She was predeceased by her husband, Frederic in 1982; her longtime companion, Donald DiGiosa, in 2011; and by her brother, Salvatore Cavallo in 1998.
Surviving are her children: Linda Werner and her husband Robert of Lakewood, and Robert Martorelli and his wife Maria of Holmdel; 2 step-children: Frederic Sautter of New Orleans, LA, and Barbara Sautter of Staten Island, NY; 3 granddaughters, who were the loves of her life: Jackie Werner, Cristina Martorelli, and Melissa Martorelli; a brother, Gregory Cavallo, Sr. and his wife Jean of Lakwood; and a niece and nephew: Jeannie Rowan and her husband Brian, and Gregory Cavallo, Jr. and his wife Liz.
Friends may call at D’Elia Funeral Home, 1300 Vermont Ave., Lakewood on Wednesday from 4-8PM.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday at Moravian Cemetery, Staten Island, NY, at 11:00AM. Interment will immediately follow. For more information, or to post a tribute online, please visit www.deliafuneralhome.com.
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