Obituary of Genevieve Picarelli

Picarelli, Genevieve "Gene" (nee Cali), age 90 of Paterson at rest in Wayne on February 5, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Andrew "Lindy" Picarelli (1993). Loving mother of Andrew Picarelli and his wife Joanne of West Paterson, and Linda Hali and her husband Roy of Ridgefield. Caring grandmother of Andrew A. and Michael A. Picarelli and Christopher J. and Scott A. Hali. Cherished great-grandmother of Andrew and Ava Marie. Born and raised in Paterson, she was a lifelong city resident. She was a Civil Assignment Clerk for Passaic County, Paterson, for many years before retiring. Mrs. Picarelli was a graduate of William Paterson College, Wayne, where she received her B.A. degree. A parishioner of St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson, she sang in their choir and recorded an album with them. In addition, she was a member of the St. Gerard Seniors group, Paterson. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Saturday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson at 9:30 AM. Entombment at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Paterson. Friends may visit Friday 4:00 - 8:00 PM.