Maria R. DeCeglia "Rosalia" (nee Paparella) 96, of Little Ferry formerly of Hoboken passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Born in Molfetta, Bari Italy to the late Luisa and Pietro Paparella and came to the United States in 1958. Before retiring, Rosalia was a seamstress and a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Beloved wife of the late Mario DeCeglia. Devoted mother of Vincenza Cirillo and her husband Ignazio and the late Gaetano DeCeglia and his surviving spouse Anne. Dear sister of the late Giovanni, Ignazio, Giuseppe, Pasquale and Angela Paparella. Loving grandmother of Natalie Ruggiero and her husband Joseph, Nicholas Cirillo and his wife Lila and Marino Cirillo. Cherished great grandmother of Mia, Adrianna and Avelina.

Funeral Liturgy from the Church of the Assumption of Our Blessed Lady in Wood-Ridge on Monday, September 16th at 10 AM. Entombment following at Fairview Mausoleum. Arrangements are by Costa Memorial Home in Hasbrouck Heights. There will be No Visitation at the funeral home.