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Our beloved mom, grandma\/nonna, and great-grandma \u201cGigi,\u201d Dorothy Rubbo DeStefano, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on June 3, 2026. She was 86 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born in the Bronx on November 6, 1939, to the late Ida and Giuseppe Rubbo, and predeceased by her sister, Rita and brother Nicholas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dorothy was the heart of the home and the matriarch of our family. She met the love of her life, Peter, at the age of 14. Peter preceded her in death in November 2024. They were together for 70 years and married for 66 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, Dorothy and Peter created a beautiful life centered on family, love, and laughter. They raised their four children \u2014 Donna Grasso (Mario), Annette Ciallella (Rick), Peter DeStefano (Alisa), and Joseph DeStefano (Dina) \u2014 in a joyful home where everyone felt welcomed, cherished, and loved. Their legacy lives on through the family they nurtured and the values they instilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dorothy adored her grandchildren: Nicole (Mike), Alexandra (Mark), Jessica (Franco), Marissa, Jenna (Dominic), Alexa (Jarett aka Chad), Jake, Sofia, Angelina, Jovanna, and her angel in heaven, Richard. Her smile shined brightest when she spent time with her cherished great-grandchildren, Cru, Penelope, Luca, Violet, and Audriana, who brought endless joy to her life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also leaves behind her sisters-in-law, Kathleen and Helen DeStefano; her brother-in-law Salvatore Calisi; her beloved uncle, Mario Rubbo; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear lifelong friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dorothy was a terrific cook and proudly hosted Sunday dinners for her family. Her kitchen was affectionately known as \u201cDorothy\u2019s Meatball Palace.” Everyone would jokingly fight over who would get to eat the last meatball \u2014 one of her legendary specialties. She lovingly shared her famous meatball recipe and had a meatball making contest with her grandchildren, so her traditions could live on through future generations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dorothy loved to shop until she dropped, playing mahjong, roulette and golf. She even hit a hole in one her first year playing! She loved traveling, reading and sudoku, and even rearranging the furniture just to keep things fresh. She led an active social life and loved to go out to dinner with friends. She was a die-hard Knicks fan, even naming her mini schnauzer, Mason, after one of her favorite players, “Mase in your face!” She loved her bling, dressing up, and having her hair and nails done. She brought fun, style, energy, and love wherever she went.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Above all, Dorothy was the heart and soul of our family. Her love, strength, and beautiful spirit will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her. We take comfort in knowing she is now happily reunited in heaven with our dad, Pebo, the love of her life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visiting hours are Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 12 \u2013 4 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, June 8, 2026 at 10 AM at St. Anthony\u2019s Church, Paris Ave, Northvale with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill, NY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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