Maria

Bussani

BUSSANI, Maria "Micolicova" (nee) Mattessich of Fairview, NJ passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2014. Maria was born on May 20, 1922 in Susak (Sansego), Croatia to Antonio and Franceska Mattessich. Maria resided in Marina DiCarrara, Italy from 1950-1955 where she gave birth to her only child. She then came to the U.S. in 1955 residing in Hoboken, NJ and was employed as a seamstress for John LaRocca Fashions during the 1960s. Maria was a Parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Church in Hoboken, NJ for 18 years, a Parishioner of St. Margaret Church in Little Ferry, NJ for 6 years and a Parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Church in Fairview, NJ for 35 years. Maria was also a member of the Holy Rosary Society in St. John the Baptist Church in Fairview, NJ. Beloved wife to the late Martino (1981). Cherished mother to Maria Mirkovic and her husband Zlatko. Adored grandmother to Mario, Valerie and Marty. Dear sister to the late Antonio Mattessich (1956), Nikola Mattessich (1993), Giovanni Mattessich (1992) and to Domenico Matesic (2000). Maria is also survived by a multitude of caring nieces, nephews, family and friends. Her family will always remember her as being an avid swimmer. They will also cherish her contagious laughter and the courage that she displayed throughout her life. Funeral from the A.K. Macagna Funeral Home 495 Anderson Avenue Cliffside Park, NJ on Wednesday February 19, 2014 at 9am thence to Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am. Entombment to follow at Fairview Mausoleum in Fairview, NJ. The family will receive their friends at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 4-8pm.