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February 14, 1933 - June 5, 2019 Maria Alfano was born in Hoboken, New Jersey. Her mother Luisa (Louise) Falcetano emigrated from Naples, Italy, and married her father Joseph Giordano in New Jersey. She married Donald Alfano in 1952. In 1968, Maria moved to Los Angeles and purchased the Village Mart Grocery Store in Brentwood Village and converted the broken down market into a beautiful 'neighborhood' store; Maria then turned the one-car garage into the first Maria's Italian Kitchen. Her greatest pleasure was cooking for people and watching them savor her food. She lost her husband Donald Alfano in 2000; grandson Max Reitzin in 2000; son Donald "Boy" Alfano in 2002; and granddaughter Alexes Berardis 2007. She is survived by her daughters, Louise Berardis-Budnik and husband Bruce, Cissy Blum, and Madelyn Alfano and husband Dr. Jeffrey Tucker; her son Matthew Alfano; grandchildren JJ Berardis, Capt. Nicolas Reitzin, Josh Tucker, and Danielle Tucker; and great-grandchildren Mia and Loki Berardis. On June 5, 2019 she was tragically killed in an auto accident in Palm Springs, CA.We will miss her smile, her sense of humor and most of all her cooking and cursing.Services Wednesday, June 19, at 12 noon at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City.
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Le nostre profonde condoglianze in questo tempo difficile. I nostri pensieri e preghiere sono con voi e la vostra famiglia. Confidiamo nel Dio di "ogni conforto" in questi momenti difficili - 2 Corinti 1:3,4
July 8, 2019
So Sorry For Your Loss.
Stephen Lombardo
July 1, 2019
Rachel Garcia
June 20, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in knowing that God collects our tears and is close to the brokenhearted ready to comfort us in our moment of need. - Psalm 56:8
F&D
June 20, 2019
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
June 18, 2019
Words could never express the Love I have for Marie. She was my friend, she was my Mom. I've been blessed to have Marie in my life for over 39 years!! She has always been my heart and soul!! My Love for cooking and succeeding comes from her influence in my life! You will live on in our Memories and your Recipes of Love
Rachel Garcia
June 17, 2019
My heartfelt prayers are with all of her loved ones in their time of grief. I will miss not seeing her in Hoboken whenever she would make the trip, but I look forward to seeing her on day in eternity, Amen
Ann Rubino
June 17, 2019
My dearest friend Maria! I will never forget you! I miss talking to you everyday on phone! You will be miss! God Bless you! Your friend Michael neto
Michael Neto
June 17, 2019
To All of Marie's family,
Just heard of your Mom's tragic passing through the LA Times. So sorry. My condolences go out to you all.
Your mom was certainly one of a kind. There was only one Marie!!.
May your memories of her stay close to your heart. May she Rest In Peace.
Sincerely, Marlene Filippelli Marlene Filippelli
June 16, 2019
My condolences to your family for your loss. May God be your strength in thiMys time of deep sorrow. (Psalms 18:6)
June 15, 2019
My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of such a talented, dedicated, loving, and selfless woman, Maria Alfano. May you have comfort and hope, 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17 as you mourn the loss and cherish the enduring memories of your dear loved one, Maria.
D Hamilton
June 14, 2019
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