Obituary of Catherine Lacherza

Lacherza, Catherine (nee Morelli) age 88 of North Haledon at rest in Wayne on January 4, 2013. Beloved wife of the late George Lacherza (1994). Loving Mother of Linda Monnett of Totowa, Georgia Rowland & her husband, Tom of Woodland Park, Chris Lacherza of North Haledon, Frank Lacherza and his wife Gail of Wayne and George Lacherza & his wife, Diane of Easton, PA. Devoted Sister of Mary Nicatera and Pat Morelli. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Born in Dunmore, Pa., she lived in Paterson for most of her life before moving to North Haledon 5 years ago. She was a Homemaker and was a member of the Christian Health Care Center, Wayne. When she was younger, she was an avid basketball player. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home 111 Union Blvd., Totowa on Monday at 10:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard RC Church, Paterson at 10:30 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Visitation will be Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038-1132 would be appreciated.