Obituary of Louise Picariello

Picariello, Louise (nee Fusilli) 82, of Paterson at rest in Paterson on July 11, 2007. Born in Paterson, she was a lifelong city resident. She was a Cheerleader at Eastside High School, Paterson. Following graduation she became a seamstress, designer, and sample maker for Winer Industries, Paterson, for over 35 years before retiring at the age of 76. Louises natural talent for music and dance was developed by entering and winning ballroom competitions through the Arthur Murray Dance Studios. Louises legacy will be the abundance of love she gave so freely. She excelled at being a homemaker and mother. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Picariello. Mother of Larry Picariello of Wayne and Jeanie Picariello of West Paterson. Sister of Marie Zigarelli of Hawthorne. Grandmother of Jon Laurence of Wayne. Aunt of Michael Fava of Paterson. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Monday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson at 9:30 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. For more information go to www.festamemorial.com