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MARIA GAZZOLA Obituary
Of Stanton Heights, formerly of Bloomfield, on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, age 42. Beloved mother of Aiden James Laffey; companion of Robert "Rooney" Laffey; sister of Lisa M. Pampena (Alex); aunt of Alissa and Alex Pampena; daughter of the late Rudolph and Patricia Gazzola; granddaughter of Beverly Flaherty and the late Huck Flaherty, and the late Jeanne Graziani-Gazzola and Lodovico Gazzola; also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends received at McCABE BROS., INC. FUNERAL HOME, 5300 Penn Avenue, Bloomfield on Friday, 2-8 p.m., where Funeral will commence on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maria Goretti Church, Friendship Campus, at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Allegheny Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Aiden Laffey Education Fund, c/o McCabe Bros., Inc. are suggested.
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October 22, 2014
So sorry to hear about Maria. I knew her and Lisa when they were kids. I was close friends with Patty and Rudy. Virgil also send his condolences. Jimmy Vivio
October 21, 2014
Rooney
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Aidan.
Roseann Laffey Parker
Anthony Skaro
October 20, 2014
Rest in peace Maria, you will be missed, my thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Melissa Sciullo-Klonowski
October 19, 2014
Lisa,
My deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family!!! I remember a lot of laughs with you and Maria growing up. She was always so full of life. Stay strong for your family. You are in my prayers.
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Eric Crouse
October 19, 2014
Terribly sorry to hear of Maria's passing. Coached her basketball at MAC during the 80's. I will remember her smile and willingness to work hard to get better. My deepest condolences.
Renee Young
October 18, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Maria's passing. My family and I will be praying for you and yours. Renee Popinski Young
Robert E. Lehman
October 18, 2014
I am sad at the news of Maria's death. My sisters April and Melissa and I grew up with Lisa and Maria in Garfield. We were always fond of you both, Lisa. May God Bless you and your family at this difficult time. I am sorry you lost your beloved sister.
Deanie Cafeo
October 17, 2014
So sorry to hear about Maria, my prayers go out to the family and her son, God be with you. Deanie Cafeo
Carolyn Schrecengost
October 17, 2014
I remember a beautiful girl who grew into a lovely woman. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this difficult time.
Maryann Cafeo
October 17, 2014
Maria rest in peace your in my thoughts and prayers love you always, Mar.
Josephine Borrelli
October 17, 2014
A beautiful young woman left all who loved her too soon. Beverly and Lisa, Love and prayers to all of you, especially Aiden her son. She always had special place in our hearts.
jen laffey ryan
October 17, 2014
I was lucky enough to attend both mac and mount with maria, she was such a sweet person and will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her son and family.
Mary Lynn Donaldson
October 16, 2014
LISA, I am so sorry to hear about Maria, I recently saw her with Aiden at rite aid. I am so glad that we had a short conversation. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Mary Lynn Donaldson
Carol Jozwiak
October 16, 2014
I wish to extend my sincere and deepest sympathy to Maria's entire family.
Marti Wells
October 16, 2014
Lisa, I was so sorry to hear about your sister. My condolences to you and your family.
The Lannis Family
October 16, 2014
Dear Family,
May God give you strength during this difficult time. May your happy memories of Maria give you peace.
Andrew Knapp
October 16, 2014
I am deeply saddened to hear of Maria's passing. You all shall remain in my thoughts and prayers.
October 16, 2014
Lisa, I am sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Margaret Hammer
October 16, 2014
My dear Lisa please except my sincere sympathy for the loss of your sister I will pray for you and Maria Love Eileen
MaryAnn Simone
October 16, 2014
Lisa,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
jen laffey ryan
October 16, 2014
I was lucky enough to attend both mac and mount with maria, she was such a sweet person and will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her son and family.
Patty
October 16, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Maria was a great person. I remember her well from Mac. She will be missed very much.
Christine Bateman
October 16, 2014
To The Gazzola Family:
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Maria. She was a beautiful woman. I too went to MAC, I remember her fondly. Please know that all of you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Susie Varrati
October 16, 2014
Bev and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy
Frank and Susie Varrati
Pauline
October 16, 2014
Dear Lisa,
I am so very sorry. Ree-Ree will always have a special place in my heart. I will always remember you girls waking me and Carrie up by yelling up to our bedroom window from Coral Street. That was the best wake-up call ever!
Patty Tysarczyk Popek
October 16, 2014
Rooney,
My deepest sympathies on the passing of Maria. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Aiden as you mourn. May the Lord give you strength in the days ahead. God bless!
With love and sympathy,
bonnie dietz formally century medical
October 16, 2014
Lisa,sorry to hear of your loss, I so remember Maria may she rest in eternal peace, and may god guide you as you grief your loss.
Dee DiPasquale
October 16, 2014
Lisa and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words at this time to make you feel better,but; you will always have many memories of Maria, and when you look at her precious Aiden, you know that is a part of her that will always be there.
October 16, 2014
i knew you from grade school at mac you and my daughter were friends i remember your frist dance . my daughter went with the lord 9/4/2014. rest in peace maria. gloria ricci
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