Rachel A.

Di Peri

RACHEL DI PERI (née DiBernardo)

Born and raised in Cliffside Park, NJ, to Concetta and Edward DiBernardo, Rachel passed away peacefully at home in River Vale, NJ, on September 4, 2025, at the remarkable age of 99.

Beloved wife of the late John, with whom she shared a lifetime of love. Together, Rachel and John cherished their years at their condo on the beach in Pompano Beach, Florida, where they built wonderful memories. John predeceased her four years ago, also at the age of 99.

Rachel was a devoted mother to Patricia, her husband Richard, and Michelle, and a loving stepmother to Lenny and to John and his wife Wendy.

She was a proud grandmother to Kim, Robin, Adam and his wife Kia, Richard and his wife Jennifer, Joey, Jonathan and his wife Mindy, Katie, and Jaclyn. She was blessed to be a great-grandmother to Sean, Megan, Benjamin, Margot, Carina, Leo, RJ, Mackenzie, River, Evan, and Harley. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were truly the loves of her life, and she cherished every moment spent with them.

She was the dear sister of the late Mary Picariello and her late husband, Peter.

Rachel had a love for simple joys that made life sweet. She loved to shop—you'd often find her at Stern's (and later Macy's). Many wonderful summers were spent at the family bungalow in Long Beach, NY—first with her parents, then later with her children and grandchildren. Days at the beach, evenings on the boardwalk, and laughter in that home created memories her family will treasure forever.

She delighted in hosting holidays at her home in River Vale, where she and John cooked wonderful Italian meals and filled the house with family, warmth, and celebration. She loved being in her yard (you'd often catch her out there picking up sticks), chatting on the phone with friends and loved ones, and enjoying the everyday routines that made her feel connected to the people around her.

In the evenings, she and John could often be found together in the family room with their dog Tippy by their side—watching TV, sharing ice cream, and savoring the life they built together.

Her favorite thing in life, always, was being surrounded by her family—her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who brought her endless pride and joy.

Rachel lived a long and beautiful life, filled with love, devotion, and family. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, please keep Rachel in your prayers and consider a donation in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Visitation and Burial will be held the same day at AK Macagna Funeral Home, Cliffside Park, NJ, followed by a Prayer Service and Interment at Madonna Cemetery, Fort Lee, NJ.