Marie Abbate MInimi 96, of Saddle Brook formerly of Lodi passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Born in Lodi to the late Berta and Martin Abbate. Before retiring, Marie was a bookkeeper for Teamsters Local 945 in Wayne. Previously, she worked at National Community Bank in Maywood. Beloved wife of the late Rosario "Zot" Minimi. Devoted mother of Maribeth Edmunds and her husband Carl, Philip Ross Minimi, Sr. and his wife Denise and Andrea Scarpulla and her husband John, Sr. Predeceased by her beloved son, Perry Martin Minimi. Dear sister of the late Joseph C. Abbate and his surviving spouse Ruth. Sister-in-law of Kathleen Minimi and Anthony Minimi. Loving grandmother of Tanya Edmunds (Matthew Foerster), Carl Ross Edmunds, Philip Ross Minimi, Jr. (Maureen), David Minimi (Ariadna Geraci), Michelle Iannuzzi (Michael), John Scarpulla, Jr. (Alexandra Havranek) and Amy Scarpulla (Evan Mydlowski). Cherished great grandmother of John Scarpulla, III "JJ" and Ophelia Minimi. Loving aunt of many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral from Costa Memorial Home Boulevard and Central Avenue Hasbrouck Heights on Saturday, December 23rd at 8 AM. Funeral Liturgy from St. Joseph's R.C. Church in Lodi at 9 AM. Entombment following at Calvary Mausoleum, Paterson. Visitation Friday, December 22nd from 3 - 7 PM at the funeral home.