Dolores Gariola (nee Famiglietti), 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 in Naples, Florida. She was born in the Bronx, New York on October 1, 1932 to the late Carmine & Gerardina Famiglietti.
Dolores was known for her radiant smile, quick wit, and bold red hair. She worked as a paraprofessional at Walton High School in the Bronx for over 20 years. Upon retirement she volunteered at St. Philip Neri School and read books to kindergarten students and also volunteered in the Scott TowersLibrary. She loved her ‘veranda” where she had a clear view of the George Washington Bridge and later in Rockland Countywhere she was close to the Tappan Zee Bridge. She was an avid traveler and enjoyed many trips to Europe, Australia and across the United States with her husband Joe. First and foremost, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, organizing yearly trips into the city for plays, cooking her famous meatballs, going to dinners during restaurant week and of course Happy Hours!
Dolores was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Gariola and the devoted mother of Laura DiMaio and her husband Nicholas, Jodi McLean and her husband James and Joseph Gariola and his wife Joanne. She was adored by her grandchildren the DiMaio’s; Julianne, Nicholas, Danielle and her husband Christopher Quagliata; the McLean’s; Victoria, John and his fiancé Hannah Pawlek and Caroline; the Gariola’s; Melissa and her husband Anthony Battaglia and Amanda. “GiGi” was the proud great grandmother of Anna and Ava Quagliata and soon to be Baby Battaglia. Dolores is survived by her brother Peter. She was predeceased by her siblings Carmela, Antoinette, Anthony, Joanand their spouses. Dolores was a much-loved Aunt to many nieces and nephews and was a dear friend to so many, especially her Webb Avenue crew.
Our family has lost a shining star but she will live on in so many hearts. She was a caring, loving person who touched many lives. Once you’ve met Dolores you forever remembered her warmth and charisma.
Visiting hours are 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, December 5, 2022 at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart RC Church, Tappan, NY on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 11:00 am
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I love her ❤️ she was part of my growing up memories on Webb Ave . She is one of my moms Mickey, best friends and yes became family to all of us . From a little girl I can remember the best memories hanging out on Webb Ave . All us kids always loving me . Letting me in her house holding my face and kissing me . Walking to Alexanders and going toCentral Park snd squeezing all us kids into a phone booth , Tibbits Brook . But one day the change came snd she said ,”Angela you can call me Dolores .” I had such a hard time getting that out of my mouth . But with that came a WHOLE different level of Mrs.Gariola!! We’ve spiritual conversation, one being her trip to Israel …. And ughhhh just every time I was in her presence we always made time to talk her and I . I look forward to seeing her in Heaven . I know Anthony and Joseph greeted her with the most welcoming entrance !