Obituary of Theresa Avitable

Theresa Avitable "Tessie", 101, of Hackensack, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Her father, Giovanni A. Avitable was the first Italian bread baker in Bergen County starting in the early 1900’s. The business was then run by her brother Henry and his wife Beatrice. Theresa would deliver the bread to the customers with her brother by horse and wagon. She then progressed to driving a Model T Ford. She attended business school and worked for many years in the Millinery department at Macy’s Herald Square in NYC. She was an amazing woman and will be missed by all of the generations she touched. Beloved daughter of the late Giovanni A. and Calogera Avitable. Dearest sister to the late Henry Avitable and his wife Beatrice Avitable. Loving aunt of Kathleen Salvo, Patricia Sivori, and the late Joann Fox. Cherished great aunt of Jack Salvo, Kim Salvo, Bryan Fox, and Kristen Sivori. Theresa is also survived by two great-great nephews and one great-great niece. A prayer service will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Church of St. Anthony of Padua, 72 Lodi Street, Hackensack, NJ, 07601. The mass will be celebrated by Father Brian Laffler. Interment will be private.