Ann DePaola

DePAOLA, Ann, 89, of Westwood, NJ, formerly of River Vale, NJ, passed away on Friday, September 1st, 2023. Ann is survived by her dear children, Vincent and his wife Linda, Geralynn Della Pesca and her husband Mark, and Donald and his wife Catherine; her grandchildren, Christina Canning and her husband Christopher, Vincent Jr. and his wife Jessica, Allison, Samantha Booth and her husband Michael, Donald and his wife Christine, Gabrielle Szafran and her husband Matt, Luke, Madeline Patel and her husband Harshal, Stephen, Drew, Amelia, John, Brian, and James; her great grandchildren, Thomas, Jamie, Vincent III, Audrey, Hannah, Michael Jr., Hayley, Penelope, Henry, Everly, Walker, William, and Jay. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Donald.

Ann was raised in the Bronx where she met the love of her life, Donald. She spent her early career at the investment bank, Kuhn, Loeb & Co, in Manhattan as a Receptionist. Ann and Donald eventually settled down in River Vale, NJ where they raised their family. She also worked at M&T bank in River Vale, NJ and spent over ten years as a Lunch Aide at the Harrington Park schools. Ann was entirely devoted to her faith and her family and took immense pride in her 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful friend to many, especially her neighbors at the Westwood House where she lived.

The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ on Tuesday, September 5th from 4-8PM. A Mass celebrating Ann's life and faith will be held at St. John The Baptist R.C. Church in Hillsdale, NJ on Wednesday, September 6th at 10AM with private cremation to follow.

Memorial contributions can be made to EWTN in Ann's name by calling, 1-800-447-3986 option #2.