Viola E. (neé Vitale) Hatab (Greco), 103, of Surf City, NJ formerly of Paterson, NJ passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024. Born and raised in Paterson, NJ, she was one of eight children born to her parents, Rafael and Petronello Vitale.
Viola was predeceased by her beloved husbands, Tony Hatab and Ben Greco. She is survived by her loving children, June Finn and her husband Kenneth and Anthony J. Hatab and his wife Kari, her cherished grandchildren, Megan Gonnella and her husband Joe and Jordana, as well as her precious great-grandchildren Gianna and Alissa
Viola and Tony were the owners of Hatab’s Florist in Paterson, NJ for 28 years. They received the F.T.D. Award for outstanding Flower Shop.
Viola was an active Club Woman, she was President of the Ladies Golf Group at North Jersey Country Club. In 1982, she had a hole-in-one. She was President of the 27th District of Opti-Mrs. Club and President of the Bailey Seton League of Seton Hall University in Paterson. In 1970, she was awarded the honor of the Most Distinguished Club Women of the Year.
She was a volunteer for many various organizations, she would always help children and seniors. Being a “Pink Lady” at the Paterson and Wayne General Hospital was one of her most favorite organizations that she volunteered for. Most recently, she was a volunteer for the Surf City Volunteer Fire Company and EMS Women’s Auxiliary. Viola was also a faithful parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Brant Beach, NJ.
A Memorial Gathering will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, September 7th with a Mass to follow at 11:00am at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, NJ
In lieu of flowers, donations in Viola’s name may be sent to the Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Company and EMS, Long Beach Blvd., Surf City, NJ 08008
To leave online condolences and fond memories of Viola for the family, please visit www.shinnfuneralhome.com
Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
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