Antoinette P. (Bella) Yammarino (nee Calcagno), 99, of Closter, NJ, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022. She grew up in Brooklyn where she met her late husband, Bruno. After marriage in 1957, they moved to Closter to start a family. Beloved mother of Laura Haney and her husband Paul of Lewes, DE and Joseph Yammarino and his wife Paola of Closter. Cherished grandmother of Jacqueline (Zachary), Michelle, Danielle, Stephanie, Joseph Bruno, Jared and Jonathan. Dearest sister of the late Mary Lero and Eleanor Brennessel.
Antoinette was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. And she was “Auntie Bella” to many, many others. She loved cooking, volunteering and doing crafts, but most of all she cherished time spent with family.
Visiting hours are Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 10 AM at St. Mary’s RC Church, Closter with entombment to follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Middle Village, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to:
Alpine Learning Group, an organization that is an important part of Antoinette’s grandchildren’s lives (AlpineLearningGroup.org),
Catholic Charities Older Adult Services, an organization that provided support to Antoinette in recent years (ccannj.com/care_older_adults.php),
Closter Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Corps (cvarcnj.org),
Or any charity that is important to you.
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www.pizzifuneralhome.com
Bella was an inspiration to many people. She was a good and caring friend when I needed her. May she rest in peace with the angel she now is.
Our condolence to Laura and family. Thinking of all of you at this sad time.
Laura and Joseph, we were very saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. It was an honor to have known her and enjoyed her company during the many family gatherings we had. Our thoughts are with you and your family.