Paula Marie (Spiletycz) Whitcas, 36, of Maywood, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. She was the loving wife of Christopher and adoring mother of Amelia Marie.

She graduated from Hasbrouck Heights High School in 2005 and from Rutgers University in 2009. She was previously employed by Toys-R-Us Corporate and most recently employed by Walmart Corporate. In November 2022, she celebrated her dream wedding to Christopher at Walt Disney World, where their daughter Amelia stole the show.

Paula was an avid reader, a feminist, a warrior, a lover of all things Disney, a fiercely proud New Jerseyan, a devoted mother and wife, the most fun friend you could ever be lucky enough to have, and the best daughter, sister, and aunt in the world. She will forever be in our hearts.

Paula is survived by her husband, Christopher; her daughter, Amelia Marie; her mother, Mary (Callea) Nicoletti; her grandmother, Mary (Brigantino) Nicoletti; her sisters, Elisa Steccato (Lew) and Heather Gooch; her brother, Tommy Nicoletti (Adrianna); her parents-in-law, Michelle and Mark Mccafferty; her brother-in-law, Robbie Mccafferty (Kristen); her sister-in-law, Maria Costello (William); her nephews, Aiden and Louis; her nieces, Mia and Norah; and her faithful companion, Charlie.

She is predeceased by her supportive father, Tom Nicoletti; her loving grandparents, Lina and Gaetano Callea, and Joseph Nicoletti; and her beloved puppy, Roxie.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Paula's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Way, Memphis, TN 38105 www.stjude.org and would be greatly appreciated.

Cremation was private. Memorial visitation on Wednesday, September 27th from 5-8 PM at Costa Memorial Home Boulevard and Central  Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights.