Agatha Piscitelli

Aggie Piscitelli (nee Napoli) of New City passed away peacefully, with love in her heart, on September 2, 2017. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, treasured grandmother, beloved sister-in-law, adored aunt and cherished friend.

Aggie was born to Thomas and Agatha Napoli on August 30, 1933 in Bronx, NY. Aggie married the love of her life, Emil on February 6, 1954. Emil and Aggie moved to Rockland County in 1963 where they raised four children together until Emil’s passing in 2001.

Aggie is survived by her children Daniel (Maureen) of Congers, NY, Denise Piscitelli-Nicholson (Chris) of Arlington, MA, Diane Zito (Vincent) of New City, NY, Laurie Cargulia (Gerard) of New City, NY. Aggie is also survived by her most precious grandchildren, Shane, Danielle, Annmarie, Marissa, Amanda, Joseph and Christina.

Aggie enjoyed reading, sewing, shopping, baking Christmas cookies with her grandchildren and the Saturday morning tradition of breakfast at the diner. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. Aggie was a beautiful soul who will be remembered for her warmth, generosity and kindness by all whose lives she touched. Her loving heart extended beyond family and left an imprint on all who knew her. She will be deeply missed.

The family will receive friends at Higgins Funeral Home, New City, Thursday from 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Parrot Road, West Nyack at 10 am. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY.

The family would like to thank Nina, her caregiver, for the love and tender care she gave our mother. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to American Lyme Disease Foundation, Inc, PO Box 466, Lyme, CT 06371 or Alzheimer's Association, 2 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-4060.