Loretta “Casey” Maloney, 85, of Tappan, NY, passed awaypeacefully on Sunday, November 17th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in the Bronx, NY, on November 18, 1938, Loretta graduated from Stella Maris High School in Rockaway, NY, and Fordham University College of Pharmacy, distinguishing herself as one of only a few women in her graduating class. Her noted career began at Bellevue Hospital and spanned local pharmacies before concluding with service to the State of New York, where she compassionately served vulnerable patient populations, freely giving her time and expertise.
Loretta was the heart of the family and though she held many roles in her life, her favorite was being a wife, mother and grandmother. Married to her beloved late husband Francis for 55 years, she raised four children in a loving and happy home. Gifted with a joyful spirit, she enjoyed nothing more than celebrating her grandchildren at sporting events, sacraments, academic award ceremonies, graduations, and musical performances. She delighted in their daily calls, visits and texts.
Loretta’s warmth and kindness were contagious. Her cherished friendships encompassed all parts of her life—from mahjong games, to coffee at Dunkin Donuts, to poolside chats at the swim club. Each friendship was incredibly special to her. Loretta’s laugh and warmth bounced off the walls of every room she entered, and her true joy was connecting with others.
She had a heart of gold, deeply steeped in her faith, and never hesitated to help others—to open the pharmacy in the middle of the night or lend a helping hand to a neighbor or friend. Though no longer with us, Loretta’s spirit will continue to uplift us as we carry forth her incredible legacy of love and compassion.
Loretta is survived by her loving children Julianne Maloney (Nelson Torres), Caseyanne Bombassei (Jim), Stephen Maloney (Alexis), Deirdre Humer (Ron); her loving siblings Frank Curtin (Joann) and Marilyn Rienecker (William); and her treasured nine grandchildren Matthew, Alexandra, Devon, Connor, Ryan, Jack, Caitlin, Logan, and Madison. Loretta was predeceased by her sister Eileen McCarthy (Thomas) and her parents, Loretta and Frank Curtin.
The family will receive friends and family on Friday, November 22nd, from 3–7 pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 23rd, at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Sacred Heart, 120 Kings Highway, Tappan, NY, with internment to follow at Tappan Cemetery.
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