Gabriella Terese

Rispoli

Gabriella Terese Rispoli (74) passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, July 7 th . She was born in Hoboken, NJ on December 6, 1948, the youngest child of Josephine and Gabriele Rispoli. She lived in West New York, NJ and Fort Lee, NJ and later moved to Ridgefield, NJ. Gabriella attended the Academy of the Holy Angels from kindergarten through the 12 th grade.

She went on to attend Caldwell College, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in education. After a brief tenure as aSpanish teacher, Gabriella managed her family-owned Italian pastry shop in West New York before transitioning to Mockler Door, where she remained a dedicated employee for over twenty-five years.

Gabriella cultivated and nourished many meaningful relationships with co lleagues, classmates, childhood friends, and extended family members over the course of her life. These bonds spanned decades and generations. "Aunt Gay," as she was known by most, was a beloved aunt, sister, cousin, friend, and devoted caregiver to her mother.  Her generosity, selflessness, intelligence, candor, attention to detail, thoughtfulness, and caring nature were unparalleled.

Gabriella is survived by her three siblings, Salvatore, Angelinaand Ann Elaine.

In addition to her siblings, Gabriella is remembered by three nieces, Gabrielle, Marisa, Suzanne, five nephews, Francis, Christopher, Matthew, Patrick, and Peter, along with many great-nieces, great-nephews, and godchildren whose lives she has touched with her beautiful soul.

Gabriella was predeceased and will be greeted by her special angels; grandnieces, Daniela and Josephine, and nephew, Salvatore Jr.