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Theodora Ann McDaniell (nee Persico), 78, of Manahawkin, NJ a former long time resident of Northvale, NJ passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theodora\u2019s (Thea) life was defined by her devotion to her family and her unwavering commitment to serving others.  For more than two decades, she answered the call of her community as a dedicated member of the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps.  Her compassionate nature also shone through her professional life as a longtime  medical practice administrator for MetroHealth in Teaneck, NJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Above all, Thea cherished her family.  She was the beloved mother of Douglas McDaniell, Jr (Jourdan Wilner), Jeffrey McDaniell (Lois Shipman) and Stephen McDaniell and the adoring grandmother of Elianna Grace McDaniell.  She was the cherished sister of Eugene Persico (Judy Giangoia), MaryGrace Ferrara (Nicholas) and the late Michael Persico. She was also the beloved cousin of a large extended family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Service Details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Visitation: Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, N<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Funeral Mass:  Monday August 10, 2026 at 10:00am<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. Anthony\u2019s RC Church, Northvale, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Interment:  St. Joseph\u2019s Cemetery, Hackensack, NJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In honor of her granddaughter the family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Color the Spectrum at https:\/\/nextforautism.org\/get-involved\/color-the-spectrum<\/a> or to the Northvale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 196 Firenze St, Northvale, NJ 07647<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.pizzifuneralhome.com                                                                                                                         <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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