Deborah Ann Pecci

Deborah Ann Pecci obituary

Deborah Ann Pecci

Deborah Pecci Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barrett Leber Funeral Home - Tenafly on Sep. 5, 2025.
Pecci, Deborah Ann age 68 a longtime resident of Dumont died peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Before moving to Dumont, she was born and raised in Clifton, NJ. Deborah was the beloved wife of James Pecci, and devoted mother of Kristen Pecci and Rachel Pecci. She was the dear sister of Kevin Wilkening and his wife Wendy. Deborah was predeceased by her father William Wilkening and is survived by her loving mother, Veronica. She is also the loving sister in law of _________________________. Deborah was a dedicated educator, having worked as a Special Education Teacher in Bergen County for over 40 years. She was also an active parishioner at St. Therese Parish in Cresskill. Family and friends are invited to visit on Monday, September 8, 2025 from 4-8PM at the Barrett Leber Funeral Home, 148 Dean Dr., Tenafly. A Mass of Christian Burial Will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10AM at St. Therese RC Church, Cresskill. Interment to follow at Brookside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Deborah's name to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 5028, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Visit Deborah's memorial tribute page at www.barrettleber.com .

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