Maddalena Lobasso

Maddalena Lobasso, 89, of North Arlington, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. She was compassionate, kind, selfless and resilient. She may have been tiny in stature, but she was “strong like bull," She lit up a room with her smile and laughter and made anyone feel right at home. Maddalena was a seamstress for many years and loved to make dresses for herself and family. She loved to belt out a tune just to make people laugh, but the thing she loved to do most was cooking and she was amazing at it! She was known for her focaccia, Italian meatballs and baked ziti. She will be greatly missed and all the memories she created will forever be cherished. Maddalena was born in Molfetta (Bari), Italy. She resided in Jersey City for many years before moving to North Arlington.

She was the beloved daughter of her late parents Rosa & Francesco. Wife of Paolo. Loving mother of Rosa, Teresa & her husband Frank. Treasured nonna of Brandon Bello. Loving sister of Milena, Theresa, and the late Vincenzo and Alberto. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, kindly make a donation to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org or Secaucus Animal Shelter. 525 Meadowlands Pkwy, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Visitation is on Sunday, October 27, 2024, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at RIOTTO FUNERAL HOME & Cremation Company, 3205 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07306 (For GPS Navigation, use our parking lot entrance address: 14 Stagg St., Jersey City). Funeral is on Monday, October 28, 2024, 9:30 AM at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM at Queen of Peace Church,10 Franklin Pl., North Arlington, NJ 07031. Cremation will be private.