Maria Carmela Torrillo

Maria Carmela Torrillo, 95, of Jersey City, NJ, formerly of Benevento, Italy, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024. 

Maria was a long time resident of the Marion Section of Jersey City. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends, tending to her garden, and making her homemade pasta and sauce. Maria devoted her life to raising her children and above all love spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchild. She was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.

Beloved Wife to the late Michele Torrillo, devoted Mother of Antonio Torrillo and his wife Doralynn; Nicola Torrillo and his wife Cheryl; Carolina Torrillo; and Angelo Torrillo and his wife Jennie. Cherished Nonna (Grandmother) of Kenneth, Ashley, Michael, Gabriella, Angelo, Jr., Gianna, and Mariana. Great Grandchild Joey Acosta. Also surviving are many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 23, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Riotto Funeral Home & Cremation Company, 3205 Kennedy Blvd. Jersey City, NJ 07306 (For GPS navigation, it is best to use our parking lot address: 14 Stagg Street). Funeral will be on Saturday, August  24, 2024, 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home and a 10:30 a.m. funeral mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Jersey City. Entombment will follow at Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City.  Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Jersey City.