Loretta Raccuglia

Loretta Raccuglia obituary, Paramus, NJ

Loretta Raccuglia

Loretta Raccuglia Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vander Plaat Memorial Home on Nov. 6, 2025.

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Loretta Raccuglia, (nee Albanese), 83, of Paramus, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Loretta was an active member of the community where she worked with and assisted the Seniors in Paramus. She was active in the church (made communion bracelets and gifts for the kids) and in her younger years, ran Recreation Cheerleading and Girl Scouts.
Cherished wife of the late Frank Raccuglia. Loving mother to daughter, Michele Raccuglia-Annese, and Lisa Raccuglia. Loving Mother-in-law to Frank Annese. Devoted Nana of Gabriella and Mia. Loving Nana to Grand Puppies, Cookie and Khloe. Predeceased by her brother, Vito Albanese.
Family will receive friends on Friday, November 7, 2025 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 113 South Farview Avenue, Paramus, NJ. Funeral Service will be held at 9:30 am on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, followed by a 10:00 am Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Visitation R.C. Church, 234 N. Farview Avenue, Paramus. Interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Loretta's memory may be made to American Heart Association, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231 www.heart.org

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