Jean C. deFerrari, 95, a longtime resident of Mahwah NJ, passed away peacefully on Sept 30, 2024. Jean was born on Feb 23, 1929 to Anna and Rocco Miraglio. She is predeceased by her adored husband Kenneth deFerrari, who she married in 1948. They built a home in Mahwah in 1955, where Jean resided until the present time.
Jean was very active in community activities. She was a charter member of the Mahwah Women’s Club, serving as secretary for many years. She was also a charter member of the Thunderbird Scholarship Fund, and the Mahwah VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She volunteered at Valley Hospital for more than 50 years. A life-long parishioner at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Mahwah, she attended grammar school there, was married in the old church, faithfully attended weekly mass, and was involved in many church activities.
She is survived by her cherished children, son David and wife Mary of Vero Beach, FL, and daughter Barbara Ann. Also survived by her beloved sister, Mary Ann Masi and husband Steve of Mahwah. She was a loving and adored aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Rose Nappo.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 6, from 2 - 6 PM at Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, 109 Darlington Ave, Ramsey, NJ. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary R.C. Church in Mahwah, NJ. Interment will follow at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 47 Island Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430. Please send tributes, memories and condolences to vanemburghsneider.com.
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