Elvira “Vera” Trotta, 97, went to be with God on February 12, 2021. Born in Newark, NJ, December 29, 1923, Vera later moved to Nutley, NJ with her family, later retiring and settling in Toms River, NJ. Vera is predeceased by her loving and sweet husband, Pasquale “Pat” Trotta, her son in law, Michael Bissell and her parents Luigi and Gaetana Anastasia.
Vera was the purest of souls and loved her family very much. She was the true meaning of love and lived every single day of her life through the love of Jesus.
Vera’s passion was her family and had the greatest love for all children. Vera enjoyed her years as a member of The Christian Science Reading Room and also spent her retired years volunteering for the elders at several nursing homes.
Vera is lovingly remembered by her children Patricia Bissell, Robert Trotta and David Trotta, her 3 “Leos”. Her grandchildren Greg Bissell (Bridget), Michelle Vitiello (Steve), Timothy Trotta (Gina), Thea Baumann (Richard), Tiffany Trotta and Thomas Trotta (Sarah). Her great grandchildren, Brielle, Ryan, Julien, Santino, Galiana, Anthony, Giovanina, Vera and Vincent.
Private services will be held at Ocean County Memorial Park in Toms River. Cremation was private.
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