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Josephine "Jay" LaBruno
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Jay grew up in Newark and spent 40 years of her life in Nutley. She co-owned Forest Hill Decorators in Nutley for an impressive 70 years, retiring after a fulfilling and successful career.
A woman of many talents, Jay was known for her love of dancing and her skillful knitting. Fluent in Italian, she delighted in the language and culture of her heritage. Known for her sharp wit and great sense of humor, Jay always had a smile and a good laugh to share with those around her. Her Catholic faith was a cornerstone of her life.
She is survived by her sister, Lena Casarola, sister-in-law Rose Lemond, and a host of loving nieces and nephews. Josephine was predeceased by her beloved husband, Alfonso J. LaBruno, and her brother, Joseph Vivinetto.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Wednesday, February 19th from 9:30-10:30 AM at Paul Ippolito Summit Memorial, 7 Summit Ave, Summit, NJ. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in her memory at 11:00 AM at St. James the Apostle Church, 45 S Springfield Ave, Springfield, NJ. Burial will be held privately at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East Orange, NJ.
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John Tomeo
February 18, 2025
To my beautiful Aunt and Second Mother we lived and loved each other for 20 of the best years of my life RIP Love John
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