Eileen Saveriano

Eileen Marie Saveriano, age 88, of Wayne, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2022.

Eileen was born and raised in the Riverside section of Paterson. She was the beloved wife of the late Modestino “Cuz” Saveriano who she met while passing the firehouse with her girlfriends on Van Houten Street in Paterson where he was stationed. Cuz asked Eileen out and on their first date to the movies he told Eileen that he was going to marry her. He was right! They married on July 16, 1955 and enjoyed the loving bonds of matrimony and the greatest of friendships for 25 years until Cuz’ passing in 1980. They were blessed with three beautiful children and four adored grandchildren.

Eileen was a Passaic County Sherriff's Officer from 1974 to 1989 spending most of her career working in the courthouse. She took great pride in her work, always finding it fulfilling and rewarding, and she made many life-long friends while with the department.

Inquisitive and always hungry to learn new things, Eileen was just as bright as she was beautiful. One of her favorite pastimes was watching Jeopardy. She rarely missed a night and everyone knew not to call Eileen’s house between 7 and 7:30 PM. When longtime host Alex Trebek was sick, she prayed for him daily. She also loved murder mysteries and was truly proud of her Irish Heritage.

Above all else, Eileen adored her family. She loved her grandchildren to the moon and back and was always so funny and fun to be around. During her lifetime, she also gave lots of love and affection to her many cats and dogs.

Eileen was the loving mother of: Christine and husband Robert Brown of Wayne, Barbara and husband William Saulenas of Wayne, and Gregory Saveriano of Manchester; cherished grandmother of: Robby Brown, Christopher Brown, Aileen and husband James Rottinger, and Kate Saulenas; dearest sister of the late Bernadette and husband Walter Rajczyk, the late Sister Claire Reiman, and the late Rosalie Tarricone; dear aunt of: Marion, Stephen, Walter, Joey, Jackie, Jimmy, Judy, Kathy, Antoinette, Jimmy, Mark, Robbie, Brianne, Dustin, Jordyn; and dear friend of: Keiko, Steve, Dot, Joyce, Laura, and Denise.

In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy in Eileen’s name are asked to consider an animal rescue organization of your choosing.