Antonia

Piccinich

Antonia Piccinich (nee) Hroncich, of Moonachie, NJ, passed away peacefully and naturally on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at age 98, surrounded by her loving family.

Antonia was born April 8, 1924 in Srkana, Croatia, (Italy) daughter of Giovanni and Maria Hroncich.

Antonia was the wife of the late Gioacchino Piccinich. She is survived by her daughters Pasqualina Vlacancich (Giulio), Maria Tarabocchia (Antonio), Domenica Tarabocchia (Ljubomir), and Florence Navarro (the late) Gerard).

Antonia was the treasured grandmother of Paul (Laura), (the late) Jill, Sonya (Michael), Michael (Georgina), Mark (Anna Maria), Anthony, Pamela (Brian), Joachim, Candace, Jaclyn (Ryan), Anthony, and Gabrielle.

Antonia was the adored great-grandmother of Joseph, Jillian, Jason, Angelica (Brayan), Nicole (Adam), Stephanie, Michael, Giulia, Christopher, Grace, Mark, Faith, Stellina, Drake, Antonia, Dominick, Bianca, and Jayden.

Antonia was also the cherished great-great grandmother of Valentina, Adrianna, Brayan, Vincenzo, Giulio, and Luciano.

Antonia was the beloved sister of the late Maria (Giovanni), the late Martino & (Antonia), Giovannina (the late Nicola), Giovanni (Elvira), Giuseppina (Giovanni), and (the late)Anton (Dragica) and beloved aunt, cousin, and friend to many.

Antonia spent time working as a seamstress for children's clothing and coat factory (along with her brothers) in Hoboken, NJ.  She loved to  knit, crochet and sew and make kamizoti (traditional Croatian dresses) for all her children, and grandchildren.She loved to cook and bake for all of her family and friends.

Antonia was a faithful parishioner of St. Margaret of Cortona Catholic Church in Little Ferry, NJ where she spent 28 years serving and cooking for the resident priests.Her love for Jesus and the Church was immeasurable, attending daily Mass and always listening to her "Radio Maria".  Antonia was also a very devoted citizen to her local community in Moonachie, NJ.

Antonia never missed an opportunity to speak positively, smile, dance and sing, even during her last days as she entered eternal rest.

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