The world bids farewell to Roberta Vanas of Hawthorne, New Jersey, born in Paterson, New Jersey, departing on September 26, 2024 at the age of 89. Roberta leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Roberta Vanas to show support.

She was predeceased by: her brother Domenick Giannella of Spring Hill; her spouse Denise; her parents, Alfred Giannella and Rose Giannella of Paterson; and her stepmother Eva of Paterson.

She is survived by: her sons, Robert of Stuart, Glenn (Sharon) of Wayne, NJ and Bryan of Houston, Texas.; her brother Alfred Giannella (Anna Marie) of Matthew, NC.; and her grandchildren, Caitlan of Atlanta, Georgia, Lindsay, Jenna of Wayne, NJ, Bryan Jr., Rebecca, Reece of Houston and Brianna of Los Angeles, CA..

Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 2nd 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial (530 High Mountain Rd, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417). A funeral service was held on Thursday, October 3rd 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St Mary's RC Church (17 Pompton Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442). A burial was held on Thursday, October 3rd 2024 at the Laurel Grove Memorial Park (295 Totowa Rd, Totowa, NJ 07512).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation at T2T.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home