Obituary of Nancy Ann C Sarsfield

Sarsfield, Nancy Ann C. (nee Chiavacci) age 74 of Totowa at rest in Paterson on June 21, 2011. Born in Pittston, Pa., she lived in Totowa the past 40 years. She was a Professor of Nursing for Rutgers University, College of Nursing, New Brunswick, NJ before retiring. She was a Registered Nurse and prior to teaching, she worked at various hospitals in New York and New Jersey. Mrs. Sarsfield was a member of the New Jersey Nursing Association. She received her BA of Science in Nursing from the College Misericordia, her Masters of Science from St. John's University in New York, and her Ph.D. in Anthropology from NYU in 1973. She was a parishioner of St. James R.C. Church, Totowa. Beloved wife of the late Luke A. Sarsfield Jr. (1-15-11). Loving Mother of Luke A. Sarsfield, III & his wife, Jodi of New York, NY. Loving grandmother of Luke A. Sarsfield IV and Victoria L. Sarsfield. Dear daughter of Theresa Chiavacci of Pittston, Pa. & the late Paul Chiavacci. Caring Sister of Paul Chiavacci of St. Petersburg, Fl. and Mary Therese Webster of St. Helena, SC. Also survived by 5 nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Saturday at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. James R.C. Church, Totowa at 10:00 AM. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may call Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.