Maria Anna

Picinic

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Anna Picinic (nee) Tarabokija on October 21, 2025 of Ridgefield, N. J., age 81

Maria was born on September 13, 1944 in Susak, Croatia, migrated to the United States in 1962 originally settling in Hoboken, NJ with her final residence being 45 years in Ridgefield, NJ. She was a seamstress for over 30 years.

Beloved wife to the late Stefano Picinic.

Devoted mother to John and his wife Ha and Christina and her husband Nicholas.

Adored grandmother to Stephanie Rinaldi and her husband William Rinaldi, Kaitlyn Bonilla and her husband Yiovanny Bonilla, Lexie Morin and Brianna Picinic.

Cherished Great Grandmother to Ezra Morin Dougan.

Additionally, Maria is survived by her sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nephews and nieces, as well as many beloved cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivan and Antonia Tarabokija and her sister, Zeljka Piccinich and her husband Umberto Piccinich.

She loved spending time with family and friends. She loved making palačinke for her granddaughters, baby-sitting her great granddaughter, and helping her family in any way that she could. She enjoyed Sunday tombola and trips to the casino with her friends, and the occasional scratch offs. She was a member of the Croatian Rosary Society for many years.

Mom forever in our hearts, your love and guidance will be deeply missed.

We are grateful for the love and support of all our family and friends.

Visitation in memory of Maria will take place Friday, October 24, 2025, from  4:00 to 8:30 PM at the A K Macagna Funeral Home . Funeral Mass  will be held at St. Matthew's Church in Ridgefield on Saturday October 25, 2025 at 10 AM.

After mass, we will take her to her final resting place in Fairview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in honor of Maria Picinic's memory, are welcomed.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center P.O. Box 27106 N.Y., N.Y. 10087

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