Andrea Mary Seminara

Andrea Mary Seminara (Nee Tone) age 64 passed away on Monday, February 9th surrounded by the comfort and love of her family.  

Andrea was born to Anne and Paul Tone and raised in North Caldwell, New Jersey. She graduated from Mount St. Dominic Academy, where she was the captain of the cheerleading squad and enjoyed being a member of the glee club. She continued her education and graduated from Berkeley College in 1981. She later had a career in advertising in NYC. 

On September 22, 1984, Andrea married her longtime love, Gary, at Notre Dame Church in North Caldwell. Together they welcomed three children: Travis in 1988; Alexander in 1992; and Amanda in 1998. Being a mother was the greatest joy of Andrea’s life. For 35 years, the family lived in their beloved home on Ronnie Road, which Andrea and Gary designed and built together. Within those walls, countless cherished memories were created.

Andrea was passionate about supporting organizations to benefit autism, raising nearly $200,000 over the last two decades. Her faith was a major part of her life and was a strong proponent of the idea of community mixed with prayer. One constant element of her faith were the Cornerstone spiritual retreats for women that began at Notre Dame. She then took her passion and commitment to these ideals and brought them to her parish, leading the formation of Cornerstone at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Wayne. She carried these ideals and put them into practice in her daily life through a faith sharing group of special women. 

Andrea was a passionate supporter of many things. She loved travel, the arts, music, dancing, hiking, activism, and fashion. Her devotion to her favorite sports teams ran deep—she was a proud New York Football Giants season ticket holder and a regular at tailgates, and she also loved cheering on the New York Yankees. She was equally dedicated to the hobbies and accomplishments of her children, nieces, and nephews, attending countless soccer games, wrestling matches, dance competitions, track meets, and many more.

Andrea was loved by so many and had an incredibly robust social life. She always took time to maintain and grow all of her relationships. One of her most special routines was getting together with her best friends Jean and Clare every Monday. They sipped and spilled the tea together and then engaged in retail therapy. 

Andrea’s relationships were deep and personal. Andrea’s love for her children shaped each of them in meaningful ways, filling her with pride and purpose. Her bond with her grandson, William, was especially powerful. To him, she was not just a grandmother but a playful, devoted “Mema,” offering endless affection, laughter, and warmth.

Above all, Andrea exuded love. The clearest reflection of this was the lifelong bond she shared with her husband, Gary. She was romantic, lighthearted, insightful, and deeply connected to him. Together they built a life rooted in shared values, curiosity, and unwavering devotion. Meeting at age 10, dating from age 17, and loving each other for a lifetime—their love is truly perpetual.

Andrea is survived by her husband Gary Seminara of Wayne, NJ, their daughter Amanda Noel Seminara of Wayne, NJ, two sons; Travis Seminara and his wife Megan of Bloomfield, NJ, and Alexander Seminara and his wife Beth Shelley of Essex Junction, VT, her mother Anne Tone of Fairfield, NJ, four sisters; Clare Garcia and her husband Pat of Roseland, NJ, Monica Tone of Fairfield, NJ, Christine Kryshak and her husband Walter of West Caldwell, NJ, and Lorie Macowski and her husband Tom of Dunedin, FL, three brothers; Paul Tone and his wife Angela of Lincoln Park, NJ, Joseph Tone and his wife Amy of Randolph, NJ, and Dominic Tone and his wife Kristi of Lake Worth Beach, FL.  Andrea is also survived by her only grandchild William Seminara.  She was predeceased by her father Paul Tone, and by her mother-in-law and father-in-law; Ignatius and Gloria Seminara. 

Those wishing to make a donation in Andrea's name are asked to consider Crossroads4Hope, 3 Crossroads Drive, Bedminster, NJ 07921 or Autism Speaks, Amanda's Angels Walk Team, 1 East 33rd St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10016. Those needing a recommendation for a florist may consider Bosland Florist in Wayne, 973 942 3838.