Deborah Ann Sarao

Deborah Ann Sarao obituary

Deborah Ann Sarao

Deborah Sarao Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Costa Memorial Home on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Deborah Ann Sarao (nee Mele) 70, of Hasbrouck Heights passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. Born in Jersey City to the late Lorraine and Vincent Mele. Before retiring, Deborah was a Credit and Collection Manager for Haddad Apparel Group in Dayton. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Sarao. Devoted mother of Michele Sarao and the late Vincent Sarao. Dear sister of Lorraine Mele, Julia Pilas and her late husband Nicholas, Diane Seidlmeir and her husband Luigi and Nora Franco and her husband Robert. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Liturgy from the Church of the Sacred Heart in Rochelle Park on Monday, September 22nd at 10 AM. Inurnment following at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington. In leu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude’s Pl. Memphis, TN. 38105 would be appreciated. Arrangements are by Costa Memorial Home in Hasbrouck Heights.

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