Ann Blanchard

Ann Blanchard (nee Scrufari), 89, a lifelong resident of Jersey City, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017.   Ann was a retired lunch aide for PS No. 27 Alfred Zampella School, Jersey City.  

Ann loved spending time with friends and family especially her grandchildren.  

Ann was the beloved wife of 69 years to William Blanchard; Devoted mother of William, Michael (Ret. JCFD), Paul and Thomas Blanchard; Dear sister of Bunny Juchniewicz and Josephine St. Clair.  Also survived by many loving grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 24, 2017, 4:00pm to 8:00pm at RIOTTO FUNERAL HOME & Cremation Company, 3205 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07306.  Funeral will begin on Saturday, March 25, 2017, 9:00am at the funeral home.  Funeral Mass will follow 10:00am at St. Anne's Church, Jersey City.  Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org)