Lenora Russo Schettino of Ridgefield (formerly of Fairview) passed away peacefully in her home on April 13, 2022 at the age of 93 with her beloved husband at her side.
Lenora was born in Fairview, NJ and was married to John for 71 years and together they raised four children.
She was the center of her family and loved spending time with them. She was a wonderful homemaker who loved to cook and bake.
Lenora was ahead of her time. After graduating from Cliffside Park High School, she attended Catherine Gibbs Secretarial School in NY. After completing school, she worked for Prentice Hall in NY, in their Literary Department.
While raising her family, she worked in the Borough of Fairview as the Deputy Tax Collector for thirty one years. Whether caring for her family or pursuing her career in public service Lenora's love and dedication was always visible in everything she did.
Lenora was loved and adored by her thirteen grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren who always brought a smile to her face.
She is survived by her husband John and their four children Elisa and Brian Giblin, Linda and Louis Flora, Lea and Charlie Turro, and John and Terry Schettino.
Family and friends are invited to the viewing on Monday, April 18, 2022 from 4 to 7pm. at
A.K. Macagna Funeral Home located at 495 Anderson Avenue, Cliffside Park, NJ. 07010.
Her Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 10:00am at Our Lady of Grace Church, 395 Delano Place, Fairview, NJ. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, N.J.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Masks are required.