Josephine D. Novak (nee Taborelli), 95, a longtime resident of Old Tappan, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Emil, daughter of the late Joseph and Louisa Taborelli, dearest sister of the late Oliver Taborelli. Loving mother of Roger J. Novak and wife Gail of Cape Coral, FL, Dennis G. Novak and wife Christine of Harrington Park and Gail Fournier of Gettysburg, PA. Cherished grandmother of Heather, Jennifer, Kathryn, Roxann and Robin and great-grandmother of Kaylie, Gavin, Leah, Matthew, Kristopher and Nicholas. Dear sister-in-law of John Novak and Joan Taborelli.
Josephine was an active, founding member of the Old Tappan Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. She was an accomplished seamstress cheerfully sewing clothing and crocheting sweaters and blankets. She worked at Deluxe Cleaners in Northvale.
The family thanks the staff at Memory Care of Park Ridge for their kindness and compassion to Josephine over the past 9 1/2 years.
In lieu of flowers a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) would be appreciated.
A funeral service will be held Monday, 1/26 at 11am at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale 201-767-3050. Visitation will be on Sunday, 1/25 from 2pm to 5pm.