Mary

Pioli

PIOLI, Mary (nee) Asfar of Englewood Cliffs, N.J. , age 88. The family announces with great sadness the death of our cherished mother on May 1, 2014 , predeceased by her parents Mary and Aziz Asfar and 2 sisters Alice DeCrescenzo and Helen Maltese. Beloved wife to the late Fred Pioli who predeceased Mary on December 3, 2002 when they were married 58 years. Devoted mother to her sons Randy and Scott and their wives Pattie and Kathy. Loving grandmother to Scott , Chistopher, Casey, Lea and Carly. Survived by nieces and nephews Carol and Don Otis's family , Walter and Elise's familly, Bob Falleni's family and Thomas DeCrescenzo, her sisters son and many cousins. Mary had a long list of friends and "cherished" them all. Mary born December 10, 1925, a graduate of Dickinson High School in Jersey City and School of Design in N.Y.C. She has held many successful positions. She was appointed by the Englewood Cliffs Mayor and Council as administrative assistant in 1972, retired when she was 62, 17 years later in 1987. She loved that position "the very most". A resident of Englewood Cliffs, since 1959 she became very active in local politics and joined the Senior Citizens Club and she became Activities Director and then Volunteer for the Bergen County Fashion Shows for many years. Mary was known for coming to the aid of everyone that called on her. She was always glad to help everyone. Mary's long list of friends and family will greatly miss the love and joy she always carried with her and shared throughout her life. The family will gather with their relatives and friends on Monday May 5, 2014 at 9:30 am at Holy Trinity RC Church in Fort Lee, NJ for a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am. Entombment to follow at Garden of Memories Mausoleum, Paramus, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude Childrens Hospital. www.stjude.org in Mary's name would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements are being handled by A.K. Macagna Funeral Home in Cliffside Park, N.J.