Rocchitella “Roxanne” Fanelli (nee Motta), 80, of Norwood, formerly of the Bronx, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017. Roxanne was born on July 7, 1936 in Laurenzana, Potenza, Italy and in 1958 she came to the U.S. after marrying her beloved late husband John R. Fanelli.
Roxanne was the loving mother to Frank A. Fanelli and his wife Cristina of Norwood, NJ and Salvatore Fanelli and his wife Marianne of Campbell Hall, NY. Cherished grandmother of Anthony, Virginia, John and Francesca. Dearest sister of Maria Zarrella and her late husband Giuseppe, Carmela Arena and her husband Michael, Josephine Rusciano and her husband Vincent, Margaret Mazza and her husband Giuseppe, John Motta and his wife Vera, Maria Rosaria Ribaudo and her husband Tony. Devoted sister-in-law of Florence Fanelli and her late husband Joseph, and Jerry Fanelli and his wife Marie, and aunt to many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Roxanne worked as a cafeteria aid at Junior High School 80 in the Bronx, NY. Once she moved to New Jersey in 1981, she worked as a cafeteria aid at Burns and Roe in Oradell, New Jersey. She also worked at Ingleside Nursing Home of Old Tappan, NJ as a dietary aid up until its closing. Upon her retirement, Roxanne worked as a crossing guard for over 20 years in Norwood, NJ near Holy Family Catholic Academy. Roxanne’s passions were cooking, sewing, gardening and spending time with her family.
Visiting hours are Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 4-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, January 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Norwood, NJ with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp.
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Dear Fanelli Family,
Our love thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Roxanne was such a special lady. We regret that we are away at this time and connot attend the viewing and Mass. May God bless your wonderful family.
Love,
Maureen and Frank D’Ercole
Please extend my sympathy to the family of Roxanne Fanelli. I remember her and John so very well from my time in Norwood. And I can still see her working as the crossing guard in front of the church at Holy Family Catholic Academy. She always had a cheerful greeting and I also looked forward to it. May God bless her and John in eternity, and may God bless her family with peace and comfort now.
To The Fanelli family may you be comforted by the warm memories who hopefully will hold dear to you forever. Ms. Fanelli, my friend Cristina keep your family near and dear.
Love You
Art and Charlene Pann
To Fanelli Family:
I was so sorry to hear of Roxanne’s passing. Just heard today at 6:00 pm. Nor did we know about John. We kept in touch via Christmas cards for many years. I grew up knowing her mother-in-law Rita and husband Frank. I’m the daughter of Angie & Rocco Marone (Grace Kubrin now). Roxanne’s was a very sweet woman and I’ll never forget her kindness to my Mom when she’s was recuperating a the facility in Old Tappan; can’t remember name. Nonetheless, I’ll keep her in my prayers.