Obituary of Violet Yennie

Yennie, Violet, age 84 of Totowa, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Frank Yennie. Loving mother of Frank Richard Yennie of Alger, Michigan; Bruce Anthony Yennie and his wife Diane of Totowa; and Darlene LeoGrande & fiancée Lenardo Taylor. Loving grandmother of Frank Yennie & fiancé, Dee Dee Contreras, James Yennie, Sean Yennie & wife, Stephanie; Jessica Fidler & husband, Ben; Paul LeoGrande & wife, Lauren; Miranda LeoGrande, Stephanie LeoGrande & fiancée, Chris Grzan. Proud great grandmother of Sean Michael Yennie, Jr. and Frank Angelo Yennie. Violet was born and raised in Paterson, before settling in Totowa, a town she loved, for the past 52 years. She worked at the Paterson Silk Throwing Company for many years. After moving to Totowa, she worked at Garden State Farms, then Star Stainless Screw Company, and then retired from Mandee's. Some of her greatest enjoyments were playing Bingo with friends, going to Atlantic City with Frank, and cooking for her family. She will be remembered for her famous Eggplant Parmesan and Rice Pudding. In her later years, she found Derek Jeter and the Yankees a special enjoyment (But only if they won!). Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Friday at 10 AM. Entombment to follow at Laurel Grove Mausoleum, Totowa. The family will receive friends on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of New Jersey, 400 Broadacres Dr., 1st. Floor, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 would be appreciated.