Anna Pastorello, 84 died 01/08/2012 in Heath Village Community, Washington Twp. (Morris County), NJ with her loving family at her side. Anna lived in Lincoln Park NJ for 45 Years raising her children and grandchildren. Proir to 1966, Anna lived and was married in New York City and was born in New York City, NY on 11/21/1927.
Anna is the wife of Michael Pastorello, and the daughter of the Late Benedetto and Fortunata (nee Mancuso) Rausa.
Anna is survived by her Beloved Husband: Michale Pastorello at home, 2 Sons: Joseph and wife Maryann Pastorello, Long Valley, NJ., Benjamin and his wife Ann Pastorello, Marietta, GA., 2 Daughters: Anne Marie and her husband Joseph VanVooren, Hackettstown NJ, Joanne Pastorello, Manahawkin NJ, 1 Sister: Angelina and her husband Rocco Dimichino, Mt. Sinai, NY, 6 Grandchildren: Christopher (wife Melissa), Nicholas Pastorello, Jeffery and Gregory Pastorello, Michael (wife Diana) VanVooren, Nicole VanVooren. Predeceased by 1 Sister: Rosalie Bellitto.
Anna retired as a Sales Associate employed by Macy's Stern's and Ohrbach's in NJ. While living in NYC, Anna also worked as a seamstress for high-end dressmakers.
Anna enjoyed sewing, baking, taking photographs and spending time with her family.
Visitation: Thursday, January 12, 2012, 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 HIgh Street, Hackettstown NJ, 07840.
Services: Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, January 13, 2012,at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of the Mountain Church, 2 East Springtown Road, Long Valley, NJ.
In Lieu of Flowers: Memorials to the American Heart Association, 2550 US Highway 1, North Brunswick, NJ 08902-4301 or National Compassionate Hospice Foundation, 136 Garrett Avenue, Suite 2 North, Rosemont PA, 19010.
Interment: Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ.