Obituary of Rose J. Mastroyanni

Rose J. Mastroyanni passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2016. She was 99. Born and raised in Brooklyn where she was a longtime resident before moving to Mahwah. Rose was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Church in Brooklyn and St. Gabriel’s Church in Saddle River. She was a loved member of the Senior Citizen Centers in Midland Park and Brooklyn. Rose is predeceased by her beloved husband Armand J. Mastroyanni, her adored grandson John DiTomasso, three brothers: Benjamin, Gene and Henry; and a sister Elvira. She was the loving Mother of her daughter Margherita M. Grinchunas, her husband Richard, son Armand Mastroianni, his wife Evelyn, three grandchildren: Barbara Solazzo, her husband Vincent, Caren Soto, her husband Edwin, and Paul Mastroianni, his fiancé Julia Eicher; and great grandchildren: Vincent, Stephen and Michael Solazzo, Alexander, Nolan, Ella and Ava Soto. She was a dear aunt to many nieces & nephews. Rose was a devoted wife, mother & grandmother who is loved by all. Her devotion and love for her family and friends is one that will never be matched. Rose will be remembered for her extraordinary gift of touching the lives of all who knew her in her warm, special ways. Rose’s legacy is one of selflessness and grace. Her life demonstrated a seemingly endless capacity for love & patience. Her unwavering love of life, God, family & friends was vividly demonstrated every single day of her life. She cherished each & every moment, and found strength in God in times of suffering. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Vander Plaat Funeral Home, (vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff. The mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Queens, NY. Contributions in Rose’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691.