Obituary of Josephine Borrelli

BORRELLI, Josephine, "Jo", age 87 formerly of Waldwick, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2012, at Cedar Crest in Pompton Plains, NJ. Born in Tuxedo Park, NY, she graduated from St. Luke's High School in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ. After graduation she worked at Western Union as an Executive Secretary in New York City. Later in life she went back to work as an Executive Assistant for Shotmeyer Oil. Jo was a devoted mother and wife. She had a wonderful sense of humor, kind and gentle nature and a zest for life that immediately drew people to her. She lit up the room with her generous spirit and inspired kindness in others. Known as a phenomenal cook and baker, she loved to entertain. Jo was active in many clubs and charitable organizations and was an avid animal lover. She is survived by her loving children Joseph and wife Vicki of Kinnelon, Eric of West Milford, and Claire Borrelli of Manhattan as well as her three grandchildren: Nichole, Daniel and Katherine and great grandson Charles. Jo was predeceased by her beloved husband, Neal in 2003; they had a happy and loving union for 56 years. The Borrelli family will receive family and friends on Sunday from 2 - 5 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ. A funeral mass celebrating Jo's Life will be Monday 10:00 am St. Luke's Church, 340 Franklin Tpk, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ. Interment will follow in St. Luke's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Jo's Memory may be made to www.operationsmile.org.