Rosalie Pizzi (nee Luggiero), of Rochelle Park, NJ passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, June 22,2026. She lived an amazing 104 years.
Beloved wife of the late Angelo Pizzi. Devoted mother of Anthony Pizzi and his wife Teresa, the late Linda Gaita and her husband Carmen, Joni Macchia and her husband George. Proud grandmother of Dr. Gregg Pizzi, Michael Pizzi and his wife Pamela, Robert Pizzi and his wife Michelle, Lauren Klaus and her husband Thomas, Steven Gaita and Kevin Macchia. Cherished great grandmother of Jessica, Anthony, Tyler, Jaclyn and Carlin. Rosalie was predeceased by three loving brothers, Thomas and wife Mildred, Anthony and wife Connie and Raymond and wife Genevieve Luggiero as well as her daughter-in-law Joyce Pizzi.Rosalie will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Rosalie’s family would especially like to thank her caretaker for the last seven years, Angie, for the amazing care she provided.
Born and raised in Lodi, she lived in Wayne and Maywood before residing in Rochelle Park for the past 35 years. Rosalie worked for Sears Roebuck in Maywood for many years before retiring. She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart RC Church and prayed fervently for all in her life. Those who knew Rosalie will always remember her infectious laugh and sense of humor as well as her unwavering strength. She loved cheering on her Yankees, all things chocolate, and an ice cold beer when she was “sweating bullets”. Rosalie’s crocheted Christmas afghans and crib blankets were made with love and given to almost everyone who came across her path. Her icebox cake and Gem cookies were staples at every special occasion and holiday.
Above all Rosalie loved her family. She recorded everyone in her extended family’s birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and every milestone in between- making sure to send cards or call loved ones to make sure they always knew she was thinking about them.
It takes a special person to live 104 years and still leave those around her wanting more time. Rosalie continuously surprised everyone with her strength, resilience and ability to bounce back after the most adverse circumstances. She defied the odds time and time again. Rosie was the heart and soul of her family and her feisty spirit will be both missed and remembered by all who loved her.
Visiting hours are Friday, June 26, 2026 from 4-7 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10 AM at Pizzi Funeral Home, with interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Saddle Brook, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a donation in Rosalie’s memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, www.stjude.org.