Obituary of Tara Michelle Cifarelli

Cifarelli, Tara Michelle (nee Rawlins) age 46 of North Haledon at rest in Wayne on December 23, 2016. Born in Passaic, she lived in Elmwood Park before moving to North Haledon 17 years ago. Tara was a homemaker and an animal lover. She loved to travel. She also loved interior decorating and enjoyed entertaining and time spent with her family. She adored her son. Beloved wife of 16 years of Dominick Cifarelli of North Haledon. Loving mother of Dominick P. Cifarelli of North Haledon. Dear daughter of Dennis M. Rawlins of Ridgewood and the late Angela M. (nee Buono) Rawlins (2015). Devoted sister of Michael Rawlins of Hackensack and Matthew Rawlins of Elmwood Park. Dear daughter in law of Pasquale and Caterina (nee Gianella) Cifarelli. Also survived by many brothers and sisters in law and nieces and nephews, and her beloved pet dogs, Brutis and Otis. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Friday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson at 10:00 A.M. Interment at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Relatives and friends may visit Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to North Shore Animal League, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, NY would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com