Gerry Solazzo, 82, of Closter, NJ, formerly of Marietta, GA, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2018. She is predeceased by her parents, Lee Wright and Beaunice Wright Smith and her brothers, Charles and Larry Wright of Marietta, GA. Gerry’s first career was as a ballroom dance instructor for Arthur Murray Dance School in Columbus, GA; where she met her beloved husband of 60 years, Bart, with whom she raised three wonderful children. In 1973, she became a hairdresser and was the proud owner of First Choice hair salon in Dumont, NJ. In 1990, she partnered up with her with her son Vincent and her daughter Stacey and opened Park Avenue Hair in Park Ridge, NJ. After Gerry retired, she enjoyed learning about her family’s lineage. She was a Daughter of the American Revolution (DAR) and a family historian, conducting extensive research. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a devoted member of Maranatha Church Of The Nazarene for over 20 years, where she mentored many people. Gerry is survived by her loving husband Bart; her son Vincent and his wife Barbara of Hillsdale, NJ and their three sons; Vincent, Stephen and Michael; her son David and his wife Caroline of Stanfordville, NY and their three children; Kim and her husband Chris Sneed of Clinton Corners, NY, Christine and Scott Solazzo of Stanfordville, NY; her daughter Stacey Solazzo of Township Of Washington, NJ; her brother David Wright of Marietta, GA; her sisters in-law Maxine Wright of Bremen, GA, Isabel McCarthy Maurice of Tewksbury, NJ, and Doreen Solazzo of Princeton, NJ. She is also survived by many wonderful nieces and nephews. The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ on Monday, December 17th from 2-4 and 6-8PM. A Celebration of Gerry's life and faith will be held at Maranatha Church Of The Nazarene, 285 E. Midland Ave., Paramus on Tuesday, December 18th at 10:30AM with entombment at Garden Of Memories in Township Of Washington, NJ to follow.
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