Maria "Ija"

Mattessich

Maria "Ija" Mattessich (nee) Picinic on October 14, 2022 of Fairview, N.J., age 90.

Maria was born on June 30, 1932 in Susak, Croatia and came to the U.S. in 1960. She was a retired seamstress and had worked for LaSalle Fashion in Hoboken, N.J. and was also a loving homemaker. Maria was also a parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Church in Fairview, N.J. Maria enjoyed spending quality time with her family and friends,  staying connected with her Church and compatriots from Susak, Croatia. She enjoyed cooking for her family especially during the holidays, a tradition that will carry on with her daughters. Her favorite hobby was sewing. She was an incredible artist with a sewing machine, thread and needle.

Beloved wife to the late Antonio (2002).

Devoted mother to Dina Tarabocchia and her husband John, Flavio and his wife Roseann and Mary Piccinich and her husband Joseph.

Dear sister to Antonia Picinic and the late Giovanni Tarabocchia.

Adored grandmother to Annmarie Carney and her husband Sean, Janice Sheridan and her husband Chris, Megan, Kayla, Anthony, Brianna and Emily.

Cherished great-grandmother to 4 great-grandsons.

Maria is also survived by many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.