Marie G Salandra Obituary May 22, 2021 - A.K. Macagna Funeral Home

Obituary

MARIE G. SALANDRA (DeRobertis) 1936-2021 Cliffside Park, New Jersey

Wife of late Dr.Thomas Salandra

Devoted mother of:

Anthony (Laura) Salandra

Angelina (Dr. Dennis) Jastrzebski

Maria Salandra (Adolphous Holden)

Adored grandmother of:

Janine Marie Jastrzebski

Matthew (Jenny) Salandra

Thomas Salandra

Kyle Canzoneri

Great grandmother of :

Avary Salandra

Daughter of:

Ignazio and Octavia DeRobertis

Sister to:

Agatha (Ida) Tufano (2003)

Salvatore Salandra

Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Known only as "Aunt Meu" to some and "Aunt Marie" to others. She was always there to support and encourage them no matter what.

The DeRobertis's were closer than close. Her many "sister/brother" cousins have a bond that will never be broken which has continued through ALL of their children.

She was always a straight shooter, said what she meant and meant what she said! There would never be a time when you did not know her feelings. No one understood her more than her children. During her lifetime Marie was number one, a wife and mother followed with sprinklings of interesting opportunities along the way.

An original surviving "Jersey Jolter" roller derby player (1949-51), a waitress, a clerical operator at Evan-Picone Manufacturing in North Bergen,New Jersey, a dental assistant, and most recently co-owner and manager of "Finger Fitness Nail Salon" in Cliffside Park for 25 years with her daughter Celebrity Nail Technician, Maria. Always having a shoulder to lean on and an ear to listen,she was known to many as "MOM Salandra". Her advice was always priceless!

Her strength and tenacity enabled her to survive illness with grace. For over 20 years she had endured with limitless courage to rebound over and over again until...she could not. Her caretakers Doreen and Elizabeth nicknamed her "the Phoenix" as she defied the odds time and time again.

Marie will be missed by many who are now joyful knowing she is finally back in the arms of her beloved "FRED."

Rest in Peace Marie

Donations in Marie's name to "Valleyhospice.org" will be greatly appreciated.

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Thursday

A.K. Macagna Funeral Home

495 Anderson Ave, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010

2:00 - 4:00 pm

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May

Thursday

A.K. Macagna Funeral Home

495 Anderson Ave, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010

7:00 - 9:00 pm

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Our Lady of Grace RC Church

395 Delano Place, Fairview, NJ 07022

Starts at 9:30 am

Entombment

Madonna Mausoleum

2070 Hoefleys Ln, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

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