Obituary of Florence I. Pitoscia

Florence I. "Irene" Pranzatelli Pitoscia, 85, died on Thursday June 7, 2007 at St. Clares Hospital in Denville, NJ. She was born and raised and lived in Bound Brook, until moving to Denville, NJ in 1992. Florence worked for NJ Bell as a long distance telephone supervisor for many years. She enjoyed being a homemaker, playing bridge with friends, and taking day trips with the Denville Senior Citizens. She was a lifetime auxiliary member of TROA ( The Retired Officers Association ). She was also a member of Tricare. She was active in the P. T. A., Cub Scouts, and Brownies. She taught crafts to the Denville Senior members and helped in many of their activities. She was preceded in death by her loving husband ,Major Gus D. Pitoscia (Ret.) who died on March 14, 1985 at Fort Monmouth Hospital in NJ. She is survived by her three children and their spouses. Michael and Sharon Pitoscia of Ocean, NJ, Dr. Thomas and Margaret Pitoscia of Short Hills, and Rosemary and Joseph DeCagna Jr. of Denville. Her seven grandchildren Kelly and Mark Legiec, Allison and Tom Xenakis, Christopher, Patrick, and Melannie Pitoscia, and Matthew and Christine DeCagna, and her great granddaughter Mia Rose Legiec. She is also survived her brothers and sister, Fred Pranzatelli of Jacksonville, Fla., Thomas Pranzatelli and Anthony Pranzatelli both of Bridgewater, NJ, and Rose Jarvis of Piscataway, NJ. Funeral from the Norman Dean Home for Services 16 Righter Ave. Denville, NJ www.normandean.com on Monday June 11, 2007 at 10:00 AM for an 11:00 AM Liturgy of Christian Burial Service at St. Marys R. C. Church in Denville, NJ. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday afternoon from 2 to 6 PM. Donations are being accepted to the Denville Senior Citizens 1 St. Marys Place Denville, NJ 07834, in her name. ____________________________ Grandma Fluffy Grandma Fluffy is how she was known to her seven beautiful grandchildren she loved like her own She'd tell story after story with such a proud tone to everybody in town and even her siblings on the phone Watching soap opera's was her afternoon delight then her casino computer games and crossword puzzles always at night Occasionally she enjoyed the Atlantic City spot light although playing quarter slot machines only felt right At 85 years, she saw quite a lot quite lucky in fact because a great grandchild she got With three amazing children she gave it her best shot And her husband, a Major in the Army, will never be forgot But what made her so special was her smile and glow and it would be selfish of us to want her to stay forever and never go At Heaven's Gate, God please tell her so she can know Grandma Fluffy we love you so. Love your grandson, Matthew