Lee C. DeGhetto (nee Giannone), 88; loving wife, soulmate and best friend of the late Richard DeGhetto, passed away on April 26, 2023 at her home in Northvale, NJ. As a resident and active member of her community for 60+ years, some of Lee’s accomplishments included her Board of Education duties at Thomas Jefferson and Nathan Hale schools, school crossing guard and bowling league president for over 40 years. Her prior endeavors included modeling clothes for buyers in NYC’s Garment District, working at Bell Telephone in Ridgewood, NJ and teaching sewing at St. Anthony’s School.
Lee was a devoted wife, loving mother and a self-proclaimed “crazy old lady” grandmother. She was a skillful chef and her recipes will live on through her loved ones for generations to come.
Lee is survived by her children – Diane Bonizzi, Richard DeGhetto and Gina Marksbury and her husband Christopher; her grandchildren – Michael and his wife Victoria, Cassie and her husband Nick, AJ, Vinny, Richard and his wife Christina, Bradley, Carly and Sabrina.
She will be deeply and indescribably missed by her family, friends and all who were lucky enough to have their lives touched by her. When you think of Lee, remember to never go to bed angry, and “always kiss me goodnight”.
Visiting hours are Sunday, April 30, 2023 from 2-5 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, May 1, 2023 at 11 AM at the funeral home with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.
Those who wish may make a donation in Lee’s memory to Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center, 300 Corporate Boulevard South, Yonkers, NY 10701, www.setonchildrens.org or The Seeing Eye, PO Box 375, Morristown, NJ 07963, www.seeingeye.org.
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so sorry to hear of your moms passing i will always remember her for her kindness and helping when ever there was a problem so is going to be missed but catching up with all of her friends on the other side god bless philip darmour
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Thank you so much for your kind words, Philip. It was so nice to read this
I will forever miss my amazing mother in law who, along with her husband Richard, made my world a better place since the day I met them… I just hope they are together, she wanted for nothing more since he passed nearly 4 years ago. I am blessed to have had them in my life…
Mom loved her “Chrissy” so much. You two had a very special relationship and friendship. I’m glad you have so many photos of her smiling from all your little adventures these past few years especially.
I’m so sorry to hear you mom has left us to be in heaven. My sincere thoughts to you Rich and your family, may God bless you and give you strength.
Thank you for the kind words, Richard.
My sincere condolences to your entire family. May the memories of you mom comfort you now and forever. Your mom was a hoot, and I will fondly remember her wonderful sense of humor and laughter. It was nice catching up with her over the past few years. Godspeed.
Ann Marie, mom cherished your conversations and the stories and memories you shared. Thank you for making mom smile!
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I just heard or I would’ve come to pay my respects. She was so kind and had a great sense of humor. I know she will be greatly missed, but take comfort in your memories and the fact that she is reunited with your father, I know she missed him dearly