Marjorie Jean Leocata (nee Paccione), 80, of Norwood for 54 years, passed away at home on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Beloved wife of 60 years to George C. Devoted mother of Gina Hennessey and her husband Gerry of Norwood, Stephen and his wife Lisabeth of Oakland, George and his wife Eileen of Norwood, Susan Sullivan and her husband Timothy of Norwood and Michael and his wife Mary, also of Norwood. Adored grandmother of Stephen, George, K.C., Daniel, Nicole, Emily, Lauren, Ashley, Ryan and Mason. Loving sister of Carmel and Herman Dreichler of FL, Joan Paccione of Norwood and Michael and Marie Paccione of Toms River. She was predeceased by her dear grandson Michael and dear granddaughter Courtney.
Marjorie was an adoring wife and mother. Her family was everything to her. She and her husband George met while working at Zenith Radio in NYC. After getting married in 1953, they lived in Greenwich Village and finally settled in Norwood in 1959. Marjorie worked 2 years in the Norwood Borough Clerk’s Office and then 25 years as the Secretary to the Principal at Norwood Public School. Marjorie loved her job, especially the children and the teachers. She was an accomplished chef and enjoyed vacationing with her family. Most of all, Marjorie loved being with George, her children and grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY. Visiting hours are Sunday 7-9 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale. Memorial donations to Valley Hospice, 15 Essex Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652 would be greatly appreciated.
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