Marianne Lyons (nee DeGrezia) passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26th at Overlook Medical Center. She shared 65 years of love with her family. Friends and relatives may visit on Thursday, February 1st from 4-7 pm at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls. Private interment will be held at Fairlawn Cemetery. Donations in her memory are welcome to the good work of AIDS United. You may donate online at www.aidsunited.org
Born in Paterson to the late Frank and Concetta DeGrezia, Marianne was their third blessing and their only daughter. After HS she furthered her education earning her ophthalmic science degree. She met Rick, married and started her family. She worked alongside her husband at their business Boni Vision Care for many years. Her dedication and caring nature brightened the lives of many. Marianne enjoyed all things entertainment. She loved Broadway and was fortunate to enjoy many shows through the years. She was never behind on an episode of Seinfeld, Below Deck or any of her Bravo TV favorites, most likely watching with at least one purring cat in her lap. Away from home, Marianne loved to attend Yankee games, partly for the game and partly for the hot dogs. She made friends wherever she went. With a passion for music, she attended a remarkable number of Barry Manilow concerts, proclaiming herself the ultimate "Fanilow". She also loved the beach. She looked forward to taking the kids each summer and relaxing by the seashore. Above all, she loved her family. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. She leaves her children Richard Lyons, DVM and his wife Evin Lyons, DVM and Emily Lyons; her grandson Nathaniel Lyons; her brother Frank DeGrezia and his wife Maria DeGrezia; her nephew Thomas DeGrezia and his wife Sue DeGrezia and their two daughters; her former spouse and friend Rick Lyons; and many more relatives and friends. Her parents; her brother Gary DeGrezia and her partner Fabio Trippodo passed before her.
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Winters, Donald, 84, of Totowa, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024.
Devoted husband of the late Joan F. Winters (nee Greenhalgh) who passed in 2000. Beloved father of Laura Winters and the late Brian Winters. Dear friend of Michel Winters. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca, Sarah, and Courtney. Donald was the adoring great-grandfather of 9 great-grandchildren. Donald is also survived by his sister Joan. Born in Paterson, Donald was raised in Fair Lawn and then resided in Wayne before moving to Totowa 44 years ago. Donald was the owner of the "Fountains of Wayne" which was an outdoor furniture mega-store that sold patio and outdoor furniture, statues, and fountains for many years. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 1:15 pm at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, 295 Totowa Road, Totowa, NJ. Meet directly at the cemetery. In Loving Memory of Lilibeth Noriega (February 23, 1952- January 14, 2024)
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Lilibeth Noriega of Little Falls, NJ, on January 14, 2024, at the age of 71 in St. Joseph's Hospital of Paterson, surrounded by her loved ones. Lilibeth was born on February 23, 1952, in Barranquilla, Colombia, where she was born and raised before moving to New Jersey. She was a daughter to the late Mario Llanos and Carmen Llanos. They moved to Paterson, NJ in 1969, where she lived until 2021 before moving to Little Falls. Lilibeth was a cherished wife to Marcos Noriega Sr., a loving mother to her son Marcos Jr. and wife Damaris, her daughters Brenda Velez and husband Angel, and Migdaris Lennon and her late husband Brian. A devoted grandmother and great-grandmother. Her grandchildren, Christopher, Jamir, Joshua, Khiara, Brianna, Brionce, Gianna, Kianni, Kaylanie, along with her great-grandchildren, Chayce and Caleb, brought her immense joy and pride. She was a beloved sister to her brothers Videlmo and Alvaro, and her sister Illiana Llanos. Lilibeth's vibrant spirit, kind heart, and unwavering dedication to her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her life was a beautiful tapestry of devotion to her family, a testament to her strength and love. She was a cornerstone of her family, guiding them with wisdom and unwavering support. A celebration of Lilibeth's life will be held at Gaita Memorial Home at 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls, on Friday, January 19th from 10 am to 2 pm. Interment will follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. Her legacy of love, resilience, and compassion will continue to live on in the hearts of those she touched. Lilibeth Noriega, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, will be profoundly missed but forever remembered. |
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