Violetta Alessio (nee Toscano), 93, of Tappan, NY, (formerly of Nanuet, NY, and Wilmington, NC ) passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Beloved wife of the late John V. Alessio. Cherished mother of John Alessio and wife Elismara, Linda Wynne and husband William and Susan McGivney and husband Kevin. Proud grandmother of John (Dyene), Kimberly (Gino), Robert, Brittany, Kiera, Conner, Michael (Emmy), Kaylie (Chris), Matthew and Thomas and great-grandmother of Jasmine, Julie, Angelina and Riley. She was predeceased by nine brothers and sisters.
Violetta (aka Viola) was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She had a heart of gold, and made a lasting impression with everyone she met. She had many friends and was always ready to play a game. Whether it was mahjong, bingo, cards or puzzles, she was there. She loved to dance, go to the movies and socialize with friends and family. She worked many years at Pearson (formerly Simon & Shuster) in Old Tappan, NJ and was an active parishioner at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church. She will be dearly missed.
Visiting hours are Monday, January 26, 2026 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan, NY with interment to follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet, NY.
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