Amy Saad Tetteh

A loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, she was born on June 12, 1934, in Freetown, Sierra Leone, to Hassan Saad and Ghada Turay.

Early Life

She was raised alongside her siblings Amina Rebai (deceased), Charlie Ashley (deceased), and Amadu Jalloh of Brooklyn, NY. Big dreams and her love for family and community shaped Amy's childhood. She attended St Joseph's Secondary School in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and later moved to the United States and attended Wilfred Beauty School in New York City, and resided in Brooklyn.

Marriage and Family Life

Amy was married twice. She first wed Alie Mohammed Jaffa, now deceased, and later Edmund Tetteh, also deceased. Amy's family was the joy of her life, and she was the beloved matriarch to her children, Aliea Kamara, Fawzi Jaffa (deceased), Lauretta Lucas, Amira Wells (deceased), Anniyea Jaffa, Edwin Tetteh, Loving Tetteh, and Dr. Hassan Tetteh. She is survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Career and Achievements

Amy dedicated herself to service at Palm Gardens and Cobble Hill Nursing Homes, where she retired after 25 years. Unwavering kindness and commitment marked Amy's professional journey, and she left a lasting impact on those she cared for and the many who were fortunate to work with her.

Personal Interests

A devout Catholic, Amy was a proud member of the Rosary Society. Her faith was a guiding light throughout her life. Family was at the core of Amy's world. Her guiding principles were hard work, faith, and courage, and her love for family knew no bounds.

Predeceased By:

• Spouse: Alie Jaffa, Edmund Tetteh

• Children: Fawzi Jaffa, Amira Jaffa

• Siblings: Amina Rebai, Charlie Ashley

Amy's family sincerely thanks the many friends and the community for their steadfast love and support.

"A life that touches others goes on forever." Amy touched many and her life goes on.

In three words, Amy's life can be summarized as compassionate, dedicated, and loving. Those who knew and loved her will forever cherish Amy Tetteh's memory.

Service Details

Visiting hours will be at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Tuesday 4-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church on Wednesday August 16th at 9:30am with interment to follow at Rosehill Cemetery in Linden, NJ.