Joan T. Zitelli

Zitelli - Joan T., (nee Gratzer), of Oak Ridge, NJ formerly of Bergenfield, NJ on April 25, 2006. Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Zitelli. Cherished mother of Joseph and his wife Andrea, Anne-Marie Bottazzi and her husband Joe, Thomas and his wife Maria Victoria, Mary Beth Lapszynski and her husband John, and James and his wife Stephanie. She relished her role as grandmother to twelve adored grandchildren: Kate Zitelli, Lauren, Courtney and Joseph Timothy Bottazzi, Thomas and Joseph Zitelli, Brooke, Samantha and John Paul Lapszynski and Christian, James and Alexandra Zitelli. She was the devoted sister of Frank Gratzer, Anne Helmstetter and Eileen Gratzer. She was predeceased by her two dear sisters, Constance Gratzer and Patricia Wickers. She was a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. A parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Church in Bergenfield for over 40 years, Joan's love of God, family, and friends was the greatest source of joy in her life and she was a great source of joy in the lives of those who knew her. The funeral will leave Riewerts Memorial Home Inc. 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ on Saturday at 9:30 AM for the Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Evangelist Church, Bergenfield, NJ. at 10:00 AM. Interment St. Thomas the Apostle R.C. Cemetery, Oak Ridge, NJ. The family will receive friends Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Arthritis Foundation, New Jersey Chapter, 200 Middlesex Turnpike, Iselin, NJ 08830-2000 would be deeply appreciated. Send a lasting condolence at www.riewertsmemorialhome.com





Funeral Home: Riewerts Memorial Home 187 So. Washington Ave. Bergenfield, NJ US 07621

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Previous Events

cemetery
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
visitation
Thursday, April 27, 2006
service
Saturday, April 29, 2006