Obituary of Concetta Matarazzo

Matarazzo, Concetta "Connie" (nee Cossari), of Totowa at rest in Totowa on May 28, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Paul Matarazzo (2009). Loving mother of Vincent Matarazzo and his wife Ann of Cedar Grove, Paul Matarazzo, Jr. and his wife Sharon of FL, and Anne Marie Caruso and her husband Vincent of Clearwater, FL. Dear grandmother of Michael, Nicholas, Todd, Vincent and his wife Jill, and Tara and her husband David. Adoring great-grandmother of Alyssa, Ariella, Liam, and Colin. Doting great-great-grandmother of Lorelai. Dear sister of the late Salvatore, Frank, and Rose. Connie is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Cathy, Cindy, Lenny, and Mickey Cossari. Born in Calabria, Italy she lived in Italy for 10 years before immigrating to the United States and residing in Paterson, before moving to Totowa in 1961. She was a seamstress in the garment industry in Paterson until her mid 20's before getting married and having children and settling into her role as a Homemaker. Connie was a member of the Totowa Senior's and the Italian American Club. She loved to spend her time knitting, reading, cooking, and gardening. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Friday at 11:15 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may visit Friday 9-11:15 AM.