Norma Rose Giannattasio

Norma Rose Giannattasio, 94, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at 2:30 a.m. She was born on July 15, 1931, in Baltimore, Maryland, and spent most of her life in New Jersey, where she built a life rooted in family, hard work, and quiet strength.

Norma enjoyed a long and dedicated career in retail, working for well-known stores including Woolworth, Kmart, and Stearns. She was known for her reliability, strong work ethic, and commitment—qualities that carried through every aspect of her life.

She is survived by her two sons, Philip and Jay; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and her former husband, with whom she shared many happy years of marriage and family life.

Norma will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Her legacy lives on through the generations she leaves behind and the lives she touched.

A viewing will be held on Monday, January 5, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Quinn Hopping Funeral Home 26 Mule Road Toms River, NJ 08755. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church 130 St. Maximilian Lane Toms River, NJ 08757, after which she will be laid to rest at Ocean County Memorial Park 1722 Silverton Rd. Toms River, NJ 08753. Condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.quinn-hoppingfh.com.

“Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.”

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