Obituary of Christine M. Festa

Christine ‘Tina’ Festa (nee De Angelis), 93 of Tuxedo, New York, died Sunday, November 20, 2016. Born in New York City, she moved to Paramus NJ in 1952, along with other immediate family members, purchasing 4 contiguous houses on one street. Together they formed a ‘family compound’ and a strong presence in the neighborhood. Tina had the rare ability to connect with any and all people and sharing her unending love. Tina is survived by Frank, her husband of 68 years, a brother, two children. a son-in-law, and a grandchild, along with a large and loving extended family. Visiting will be Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Funeral Mass Saturday, 11 am at Church of the Annunciation, 50 W Midland Ave, Paramus NJ. Interment to follow at Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes NJ.