Italia Nigro, 96, of West Long Branch, and formerly of Jersey City, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 26, 2021, with her husband of 81 years, Angelo, by her side.
Italia was born in 1925 in Gioi Cilento, Italy, before becoming a longtime resident of Jersey City. She loved to cook, sew, knit and crochet. She also loved her garden and cherished her roses.
Surviving is her loving husband, Angelo Nigro, her dear son, Anthony Nigro, her beloved daughter, Mary Ferrante, her adored grandson, Ricky and his wife Jill, and her cherished great-grandson, Steven Ferrante. Also surviving are many loved nieces, nephews and cousins.
A visitation for Italia will be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home (For GPS Navigation it is best to use our parking lot address: 14 Stagg Street, Jersey City). Funeral services are Wednesday, March 31, 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.StJude.org).