Yolanda C. “Toni” Cross (nee Scriffignano), 97, of Norwood, NJ, entered into eternal life with our Lord on April 21, 2023, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born February 16, 1926 to Filippo and Grazia. Beloved wife of the late George L. Cross. Devoted mother of Philip Cross and wife Gerilynn, Jonathan Cross and Maria Cross. Proud grandmother of Meaghan and husband John, Jonathan and wife Samantha and Bryanna and husband Trevor. Loving great-grandmother of Finn. Dearest sister of the late Peter, Frank, John, Thomas, Mildred, Louise and Carol.
Toni graduated from Columbus Hospital School of Nursing in Newark, where she served as an operating room nurse. She was a dedicated parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church, Norwood where she was a Eucharistic Minister, song leader in the choir and a member of the Pre-Cana team. She also was an avid bowler.
Visiting hours are Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 10 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, Norwood with interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery, Tappan, NY.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed through the link below:
https://boxcast.tv/channel/yolanda-c-toni-cross-funeral-mass-pjlud0t90lvofgornsgd
In lieu of flowers, donations in Toni’s memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, www.michaeljfox.org or the Jewish Home at Rockleigh, www.jewishhomefamily.org would be greatly appreciated.
My sweet, dear friend, Toni. Always thinking of others her whole life, she was exactly the definition of a true Christian doing the Lord’s work. I miss you already but know that you are in the arms of our Lord with George and Luciano Pavoratti waiting for a turn to hug you. The heavenly choir has just been gifted with your beautiful voice. Love you, Toni-girl ❤️❤️❤️
Thinking of you Maria, and the entire Cross family. May your Mom Rest in Peace
Sincerely,
Donna & Dennis Marshall
Toni will always be a part of my memories of Norwood and the church choir. She was always welcoming and spreading the love to all. A special lady and a blessing to all who knew her.
With deep condolences to Maria and the whole family,
Mary Krupa and Bob Archigian
Our deepest sympathies, may her memory be a blessing for you all.
Thinking of you Jon. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the entire Cross family. May your Mom Rest In Eternal Peace, and may God grant you and your family the strength needed during this time.
I will always remember Toni for the wonderful friend and neighbor that she was. I particularly recall her visits when she would bring the e Eucharist to our home so that my husband Doug could receive. Blessings to her family