Grace T. Gibaldi (nee Ferrante), 94, formerly of Tappan, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 28, 2018. Grace was predeceased by her beloved husband Angelo and her cherished daughter Lee. She is survived by her loving sons; Richard and wife Bunnie of Yorktown, VA, Joseph and wife Catherine of Newport News, VA and Paul and wife Laura of Queensbury, NY. Adored grandmother of Kevin and wife Isabel, Stephen, Lee and husband Brandon, Alison, Tony, Mariana, Damaris, Lucy and Therese and great-grandmother of Colin, Brandon, Anabel, Brody and Lily. Dear sister of Sophia Spinelli and Josephine Jaeger.
Grace was born and raised in Brooklyn. She moved to Tappan in 1960 and lived on the same street for the next 44 years blessed with many wonderful neighbors, friends and acquaintances. She was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church and long time member of the Altar Rosary Society. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and dedicated homemaker, she was a gifted cook and enjoyed preparing meals for family, friends, and guests.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, January 5 at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Tappan with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050).
In lieu of flowers, donations in Grace’s memory may be made to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, 120 Kings Highway, Tappan, NY 10983.
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Thinking of you Joe, Cathy, Tony and Lucy during this difficult time. My fond memories of Mrs G include eating her leftovers late at night, and boy, they were good. A very special woman.
Sincerely,
Mike and Diane Teetsel
She was always very good to my son Patrick when he and Stephen were pals as little boys and when they were older too. I always loved her gentle ways…..and she had the same name as my mom… Grace which was a perfect name for them… Rest in Peace Dear Sweet Lady! My sincere condolences to the family….
Sincerely,
Elaine Duddy
Richard,Joseph,and Paul sorry yo hear of the passing of your mother Sincerely,Charles Samoylo
I am blessed to have sat in Grace’s kitchen and to have spent time with her beautiful family. I trust she is smiling upon us as she is reunited with Angelo and Lee. I send much love and condolences to all her family.
To the family of my cherished friend, Grace. Angelo served in the Navy with my Father, Frank who introduced our two families in the mid-sixties. Loved Lee, but she loved another. Cried at her passing. Last visited Grace’s kitchen in ’85 and will never forget her. A loving Mother to the World, and to anyone who was fortunate enough to cross her path.