Domenica

Tarabocchia

Domenica (Duminca) Tarabocchia (nee Mattessich), age 80, of Fort Lee, N.J. passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.  Domenica was born on February 15, 1943 in Susak, Croatia.  She immigrated to the United States in 1951 and lived in Hoboken.  After marrying the love of her life, she moved to Jersey City Heights before settling in Fort Lee in 1971.

She was a parishioner of Madonna Parish in Fort Lee, N.J.

She was a fantastic cook, enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, vacations, and decorating her home.   She had an abundant amount of strength, and most of all she had a fierce and unconditional love for her family.  She will be deeply missed, but her warm hugs, joyful laugh and genuine smile will never be forgotten.

Beloved wife to John for 60 years.

Devoted mother to Roseanne Piccinich and her husband Edward, Angela Mattessich and her late husband Mario, and John Tarabocchia.

Dear sister to Frances Mattessich and her late husband Matthew, and the late Marie Mattessich.

Cherished grandmother to Amy Faldowski and her husband Mark, Mario Mattessich and his fiancée Lina, Carly Piccinich and Derek Piccinich.

Adored great-grandmother to Rylee Faldowski.

Domenica is also survived by many nieces and nephews.