Obituary of Johanna J. Mandato

Mandato, Johanna J. (nee Calise), age 73 of Totowa at rest in Wayne on November 25, 2012. Beloved wife of Joseph A. Mandato, Jr. Loving Mother of Jennifer A. Romaniello and her husband Carmine of Totowa and Joseph A. Mandato III and his wife Rebecca of Ridgewood. Loving grandmother of Daniela Romaniello and Sophia Mandato. Loving sister of Rose Calise of FL. Johanna is predeceased by her brother, Andrew Calise and two sisters, Susan Battaglia and Charlotte Rogina. Born in Brooklyn, NY she lived in Brooklyn until 1979 before moving to Totowa. Mrs. Mandato was a parishioner of St. James R.C. Church, Totowa. She was a beloved mother and grandmother who loved to cook meals and take care of her family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Friday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. James R.C. Church, Totowa at 9:30 AM. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations can be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, P.O. Box 27106, New York, NY 10087-7106 would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.