Mary Garippa (nee Maio), 94, of Haddonfield, NJ (formerly of Kearny, NJ) passed away May 4, 2020. Mary was born in Benevento, Italy in 1925 before emigrating to the United States in 1935 where she lived in Brooklyn, NY and Kearny, NJ before settling in Haddonfield. Mary was the devoted wife of the late Joseph Garippa for 47 years. She was predeceased by her daughter Paula and her two sisters, Cesarina Gennace an Angelina Maio.
Mary was a loving wife and caring mother. Her talents in baking, cooking and entertaining were legendary and allowed her to connect with many people throughout her life. She led by example as she maintained her faith through the most challenging times in her life. She always had a moment to talk and advise her family and friends, including the four-legged ones that she adored.
Mary worked for many years as a teacher’s aide at the Bancroft School in Haddonfield.
Mary is loved and remembered by her niece Deborah Lynch, nephew Samuel Gennace, The Garippa Family, The Femino Family, devoted friend Phil Grygo, cherished nieces, nephews, cousins and wonderful friends and neighbors.
Arrangements are by Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny. Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to a charity of your choice in Mary’s name.