Harriet A. Curto

Harriet A. Curto obituary

Harriet A. Curto

Harriet Curto Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gaita Memorial Home from Jun. 17 to Jun. 18, 2025.

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Harriet A. Curto, 82 of Wayne, N.J. passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025.

Born in Paterson, N.J., Harriet was the daughter of the late Harold and Phyllis (née Perna) Hagen. She was raised in Woodland Park and later lived in Little Falls before making Wayne her longtime home. Harriet worked as a florist at Little Falls Florist, where she was admired for her creativity and passion for floral design. She also brought this talent at Treasure Island, where her skill in crafting silk flower arrangements earned her the admiration of customers and the affection of her coworkers. Above all, Harriet cherished spending meaningful time with her family.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Frank E. Curto; her loving daughters, Linda Curto and her husband Dominick, and Cindy Curto; and her cherished grandson, Robert Perez. She is also survived by her brother, Harry Hagen.

In accordance with her wishes, funeral services were held privately. Arrangements were under the guidance of Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Little Falls, N.J. 07424. Online condolences may be shared at gaitamh.com.

In honor of Harriet's memory, donations may be made to the The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Gaita Memorial Home

154 Newark Pompton Tpke, Little Falls, NJ 07424

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