DI GENOVA, FIORINA

A Memorial Mass will take place at a later date for Fiorina Di Genova, 94, of Jersey City. She passed away April 13 at Hackensack University Medical Center. Born in Italy, she emigrated to the US in 1958. She worked for many years in the Jersey City Public School system as a cafeteria worker preparing and serving breakfast and lunch for the children. She was an excellent cook and also worked for many years as head of the cafeteria for Holy Rosary Grammar School. Her baked macaroni was legendary among former students. Fiorina was tremendously devoted to Holy Rosary Church, she faithfully attended Italian Mass every Sunday and participated in parish functions. Her gentle, kind & loving demeanor will be sadly missed by all who loved her. She was predeceased by her husband, Ernesto Di Genova. She was the beloved mother of: Enrico (Mary-wife); grandchildren: Caitlin (Chris – husband) and Ella (great-grandchild) and Patrick. Mario (Olimpia -wife); grandchildren: Daniele (Katherine- wife) & great-grandchildren: Daniela, Leonardo and Francesca; Davide (Kristin – wife) & great-grandchildren: Dean and Avery. She is also survived by her brother Ernesto, nieces Carla and Giuliana and grandnieces Francesca and Gabriella. Services arranged by Grillo Funeral Services, Bloomfield.