Passero, Maria "Connie" (nee Licursi), age 98 of Paterson at rest in Paterson on July 10, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Passero (1988). Dear daughter of the late Pasquale and the late Teresa (nee Ricciardi) Licursi. Sister of the late Carmine A. Licursi. Loving aunt of Lauren Judith Licursi, George Craig, and the late Donna Marie Craig. She is also survived by several cousins. Born and raised in Elmwood Park, she lived in Elmwood Park before moving to Paterson. She was a Homemaker. She was a parishioner of St. Gerard Majella Church, Paterson as well as a member of their Senior's Group. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa on Thursday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard Majella Church, Paterson at 10:00 AM. Entombment at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Paterson. Friends may visit Wednesday from 2-6 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Gerard Majella Church, 501 W Broadway Paterson, would be appreciated.