Aurelia Marchiano (nee Gebhardt), of River Vale, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 23, 2014. Beloved wife of Angelo for 42 years. Devoted mother of four sons, Joseph and wife Jessica, Thomas and wife Lisa and Michael and wife Emily, all of Old Tappan. She was predeceased by her precious son, Steven. Adored grandmother of Gianna, Joseph, Ava and Sofia. Loving sister of Robert Gebhardt and wife Eleanor of Waretown and Marie Hanson and husband Lawrence of River Vale. Dear sister-in-law of Mario “Skippy” Marchiano of Norwood.
Aurelia was a kind, loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was always looking to help those less fortunate. Before retiring she was a special education teacher’s aide at High Mountain School, Franklin Lakes, Woodside School, River Vale, Holdrum Middle School, River Vale and most recently at Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale. Aurelia also taught CCD at St. Pius X RC Church in Old Tappan for many years.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Steven P. Marchiano Scholarship Foundation, 32 Windsor Place, Old Tappan, NJ 07675 would be greatly appreciated.
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