Rosalie

Gurnari

Rosalie Gurnari passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who loved her deeply, on the 7thOctober 2012, at the age of 79. Rosalie was born on the 26th of October 1932, in Englewood, NJ, to Charles and Grace Facciponte and loving sister to brothers the late Angelo and Vincent of Newark, NJ. In 1950 Rosalie graduated Barringer High School, married and raised three children. In 1973, as a devoted single parent, she moved her family to Short Hills. Working in retail she met her longtime companion, of 32 years, Anthony T. Araneo, whom she preceded. Together they shared their passion for travel, summers in the Hampton's and her endless enjoyment of family. Rosalie had been residing in Fort Lee, NJ for 35 years. She was a dedicated mother who will be remembered for her commitment to family, her love and passion for cooking, her warm sense of humor, striking beauty and elegance. She was strong, thoughtful, caring and selfless, always putting others first. She is survived by her children Glen, Jeffrey and Alisa, her brother Vincent Facciponte, his wife Mimi, nieces Marisa, Anjelle, Rosina and nephew Anthony who she loved greatly. She will be missed by all those fortunate enough to have known her. Funeral from the A.K. Macagna Funeral Home 495 Anderson Ave Cliffside Park, NJ on Thursday October 11, 2012 at 9:00am thence to Our Lady of Grace RC Church, Fairview, where a Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00am. Cremation will be held privately. Visitation Wednesday from 4-8pm.