Obituary of Mary J. Zocco

MARY J. ZOCCO, (nee Romaglia), of Hackensack, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at the age of 96. Born and raised in Garfield, she lived in Hackensack for over 50 years. Prior to retiring, she worked at Goldberg Slipper Factory as a seamstress. She was a parishioner of Holy Trinity R.C. Church and a member of their Rosary Society. Mary was a member of the Columbiettes, the women’s auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Trinity Council #747. She also volunteered in a sewing group, the “Speedy Needles,” who made bed pads for cancer patients at Rosary Hill Home. Beloved wife of the late Charles Zocco. Dearest sister of Joseph Romaglia Sr. and his wife Marion of Rochelle Park and the late Viola Polifronio and Michael Romaglia. Cherished aunt of Carmen & Ruth Polifronio, Laurie Ann & Thomas Bado, Joseph Polifronio Jr., MaryAnn & Frank Weston, Sharon Romaglia & her husband Anthony Ward, Joseph Romaglia Jr., Ronald Romaglia, Carl & Mary Lou Romaglia and Marion & Dennis McKeon. Loving great aunt of nine nieces and nephews. The Funeral on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 9:45 AM at the funeral home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, 34 Maple Avenue, Hackensack, with interment following at Hackensack Cemetery, Hackensack. The family will receive friends on Monday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. Donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Rosary Hill Home, 600 Linda Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532 would be appreciated.