Maria Teresa

Altomare

On Saturday, October 6, 2018, Maria Teresa Altomare (nee) Pesola passed away peacefully at home. Mary was born on June 18, 1929 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to Giuseppe and Lucia Pesola. During the span of her career she worked as a merrower, seamstress and sample lady. She was married for over 30 years and predeceased by her husband Peter Altomare. She was also predeceased by her sisters Angela Cereghino, Stella Pesola and her brother James Pesola. She is survived by her siblings Antoinetta Pesola, Margaret Pagnano, Rocco Pesola, Frances Silecchia and Anna Silecchia. Cherished aunt, great-aunt and Godmother. Mary loved spending time and making memories with her family. She was a pleasure to be with. She was known for her compassion, genuine spirit and kind heart. She will be truly missed by everyone who knew her. Funeral from the A.K. Macagna Funeral Home 495 Anderson Avenue Cliffside Park, N.J. on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 10:00am thence to Our Lady of Fatima Church in North Bergen, N.J. where a Funeral Mass will be offered at 11:00am. Entombment to follow at Flower Hill Mausoleum in North Bergen, N.J. The family will receive their friends Thursday 5-9pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.