Obituary of Dorothy M Cioffi

Cioffi, Dorothy M. (nee Ventura), age 86 of Manchester Twsp., at rest in Ridgewood on August 18, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Cioffi. Loving Mother of Marianne Ramirez of Toms River, Donald R. Cioffi of Waretown, Michael Cioffi of Toms River, Joseph P. Anthony Cioffi and his wife Brenda of Wayne, Gerard C. Cioffi and his wife Michele of Monroe Twsp., Robert F. Cioffi and his wife Annmarie of Edison and the late Joanne Cioffi. Survivors include twenty-one grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and six brothers and sisters. Born in Newark, she lived in North Haledon before moving to Manchester Twsp., She was a Homemaker. She was an active parishioner of St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson, involved in their fundraiser activities. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Tuesday at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. John's Cathedral, Paterson at 10:00 AM. Committal prayers to follow at Cedar Lawn Crematory Chapel, Paterson. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS THE FAMILY REQUESTS DONATIONS BE SENT TO THE SAINTE-ANNE DE BEAUPRE SHRINE CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO: FATHER GERARD DESROCHERS SEND TO: SECRETARIAT OF THE SHRINE 9797 SAINT ANNE BLVD. SAINTE-DE BEAUPRE, QUEBEC, CANADA G0A 3C0 SAINT ANNE WAS A SOURCE OF FAITH AND STRENGTH THROUGHOUT DOROTHY'S LIFE. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.