Janice M.

Raimondo

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Janice Raimondo of Fort Lee New Jersey peacefully left us during the early hours of July 11th, 2024, at the age of 91.  Janice was born on March 11, 1933, in Union City, NJ.  She was raised by her devoted mom, Elsie Weibrecht Cammarata and spent her early years in Cliffside Park. Janice recalled that her fondest childhood memories were spending summers on her uncle's dairy farm in Sussex NJ where she learned how to milk cows and feed chickens.

Janice graduated from Cliffside Park High School in 1950 and continued her education at Hackensack Nursing School where upon graduating she worked as a registered nurse on the pediatric ward of Hackensack Hospital.

Janice was married to Charles Joseph "CHICK" Raimondo on November 20, 1955, at the Church of Good Shepard, Fort Lee, NJ,  marking the start of an uniquely adventurous life.

One of her proudest achievements was helping Chick build the family construction business, often typing his business letters on a manual typewriter at the breakfast table while getting the children ready for school.  No one could hold a candle to Janice's ability to host family and business celebrations – anyone fortunate enough to experience one of these events knows Janice was an impeccable hostess, with attention to details that made all guests feel special.  At Christmas, Janice's favorite holiday, she was always prepared with beautifully wrapped Charismas gifts left under the tree to be presented to any unexpected guests – making that guest feel uniquely special.

Janice was a self-taught master baker – her sweets and treats will always be remembered . What gave her joy was displaying her cakes, pies, and cookies  in  banquet like fashion and watching astonished guests overfill their plates.

Janice was outspoken, independent, driven, loving, fiercely loyal and moved through her life with what can only be described as pure  strength.

Janice leaves behind her children Jacey Raimondo, Charles Raimondo, Shari DePalma, (husband Christopher), Nancy Raimondo, (husband Scott McFarlane) and  grandchildren Madeline Rai Crowley, (husband Brian) Emily Rai Mulcahy (husband Gary), Tyler Rai Abramson, Eric William Rai Abramson, Charles William McFarlane, Gaia Raimondo, Carlo Raimondo.

Memorial Services are being held at A.K. Macagna Funeral Home, Cliffside Park on Monday, July 15th from 4pm – 8pm and Tuesday, July 16th at 8:30am with a funeral procession to Madonna Cemetery where graveside services will be held at 10am. Repass at Nanni's Rochelle Park, at noon. Donations in lieu of flowers to Villa Marie Claire, Saddle River who took such exceptional care of Janice and her family during her final days.