Yvonne Marie Reilly Albanese

Yvonne Marie Reilly Albanese, passed away on June 13, 2026, at the age of 64. She was born on January 27, 1962, in Kearny, NJ to Thomas & Ann Reilly.

Beloved wife of John Albanese, whom was the love of her life for 48 years. Loving sister of Karen & her husband Ray Floriani, Patricia & her late husband Patrick Purcell, Cheryl & her husband John Buckheit and the late Thomas Reilly, Jr. Dear sister-in-law of Michael Albanese & his wife Debbie Miller Albanese and Victoria Albanese Sanschargrin & her husband Len Sanschargrin. She cherished her nieces, nephews and their children with unwavering love, nurturing relationships that reflected the warmth, guidance and devotion of a mother. 

Yvonne had a passion for life that shone through her love of dancing and attending music concerts. She relished spending time by the pool or at the beach and was known as a "shop-a-holic," always on the lookout for the best deals. Her career spanned several roles, having worked at Nordstrom, Nutrisystem, Ethan Allen, and Schlott Realty, where she utilized her exceptional customer service skills to make a difference in people's lives.

Family and friends were of utmost importance to Yvonne. Her "Page Ave family" held a special place in her heart and the annual Halloween tradition in which she and her sisters were the "Witches of Page Ave". She treasured time spent together at holidays or parties filled with laughter and joy. The morning conference call with her sisters, kept their bonds strong despite the likely disagreements. Yvonne had a genuine love for caring for both people and animals, always ready to lend a helping hand.

Visitation Thursday 4-8PM at the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home, 425 Ridge Rd., Lyndhurst. Funeral Mass Friday 11AM at St. Michael the Archangel Church. Entombment will take place at Holy Cross Mausoleum. 

Yvonne's vibrant spirit and loving nature will be profoundly missed, but her legacy will forever remain in the hearts of her loved ones. In keeping with her caring spirit the family wishes donations be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.