Obituary of Michelina Gebbia

Gebbia, Michelina (nee La Cerva), age 96 of Wayne at rest in Wayne on October 3, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Carmen Gebbia (2002). Loving mother of Josephine "Jo" Wismar & her husband, William of Beachwood, Salvatore "Sal" Gebbia & wife, Ann of Kennebunckport, ME and Paul Gebbia & his spouse Chris De Villez of Little Falls. Sister of Joseph La Cerva of Florida. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana she lived in Brooklyn until 1945, then moved to Totowa in 1958, then Toms River in 1986 before moving to Wayne in 1997. She was a Homemaker. She was a former parishioner of St. James R.C. Church, Totowa for 28 years and was involved with their Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Rosary Altar Society, and she taught CCD there. Mrs. Gebbia was involved in local politics in Totowa. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Saturday November 5, 2016 at 9:30 AM at St. James R.C. Church, Totowa. Cremation was private at the request of the family. Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations to the Actors Fund of America, 729 7th Avenue, 10th Floor NY, NY 10019 would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.