Carmella Ruzzano

May 31, 1922 - February 4, 2019

Carmella Ruzzano, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 4, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Loving mother of daughter Rose & son-in-law Anthony and son John. Predeceased by sons Thomas, Stephen, Anthony, and Albert. Adored grandmother of Debbie, Toni Ann, Anthony, Thomas, Michael, Carleen, John, Ann Marie, Michael, Janyce, and Al. Cherished great-grandmother of Amanda Rose, Ashley Marie, Sophia Marie, Dionna Marie, Isabella, Joshua, Alyssa, Johnny, Jasmine, Dominick, Faith, Michael, Christopher, Miley, and Stevie. Dear sister of predeceased Diletta, Natalie, Rose, Josephine, Mary, Anthony, Salvatore, Albert, and Louie. Carmella, (Nana) was a beautiful woman inside and out. Nana's warm generous heart always made you feel special and truly loved. Her bright welcoming smile lit up the room. She was dedicated to her family. She was a hard worker and a fabulous cook, who was happy feeding everyone and enjoying everyone's company. If anyone was in need, Nana was there. She was the foundation of our family and always will be. She will always be truly and deeply missed by all of us. We love you dearly, Nana. Our hearts ache for you. Funeral Saturday at 9AM from the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst. Funeral Mass 10AM St. Michael's Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends will be received Friday 4-8PM.