Assunta

Pallotta

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Assunta Pallotta on January 10, 2026, surrounded and embraced by her loving family.  Born in Guardiaregia Italy, she made the long journey to America to join her family, eventually settling in Cliffside Park NJ.
She is survived by her brother Anthony Pallotta (Yvonne), many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, as well as great great nieces and nephews who all adored and treasured her and will deeply miss her strength, resilience, and relentless determination.
Assunta is predeceased by her parents Michele and Filomena Pallotta, her loving sisters Maria (Peter), Angelina (Peter), Antoinette (Peter), and her brother Nicolangelo (Margherita), always keeping them very close to her heart.
Of her many careers, including a sample designer for Saks Fifth Avenue and multi-faceted hair stylist, Assunta's most cherished and rewarding accomplishment was her 26 dedicated years as a Cliffside Park crossing guard. She was devoted and committed to the safety and wellbeing of all her "kids" at the corner of Palisades and Columbia Avenue. She was very proud to serve her post for all that time, often meeting several generations from the same families. She made many friends over these years and became a cherished member of the Cliffside Park community.
Assunta's family will receive friends and family on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 4-8 pm at A.K. Macagna Funeral Home in Cliffside Park, N.J.  A Christian Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:30am at the Church of the Epiphany in Cliffside Park NJ. Burial will follow at Hackensack Cemetery in Hackensack NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Jude's Children's Hospital in the name of Assunta Pallotta.