Obituary of Maria Lanuto

Maria Lanuto (nee Martino) of South Hackensack died on Monday, May 8, 2023 at the age of 83 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Alia, Italy, on July 2, 1939, she emigrated with her husband from Sicily to the United States in 1958. Maria dedicated her life to her family, working tirelessly to provide every opportunity to her children. Her home was a place of warmth and love to her husband, children, innumerable friends and all who knew her. Maria was predeceased by her husband Gaetano, to whom she was married and devoted for more than 50 years. She was the loving mother of Alfio and his wife Nella, and Sal and his wife Marie. Maria is also survived by her adoring grandchildren Gabriella Maria, Alessandro Gaetano, Adriana Caterina, Davide Antonio Carmelo, and Marco Domenico, along with five great-grandchildren. Maria was a loving sister to Vincenzo Martino, Giulio Martino, Rosa Martorana, and Teresa Savino, beloved aunt to their children, and beloved great aunt to their grandchildren. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Friday May 12th, 2023, 11:00 AM at St. Francis R.C. Church, 50 Lodi St, Hackensack, with entombment following at Fairview Mausoleum, Fairview, NJ. Arrangements conducted by G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, Hackensack. To send condolences, or for further information visit www.gentilefuneralservice.com