Jeanette “Janet” F. Scudieri

Jeanette F. Scudieri (nee Van Blarcom), age 80 of Pompton Plains, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was affectionately known as “Janet” to all and has lived in Pompton Plains for forty-four years. She had been co-owner of Brookdale Office Supply in Hawthorne, NJ, sold carpets and rugs at Fortunoff and Family Carpet in Riverdale, and was the office manager of a chiropractor’s office for many years before retiring.

Janet grew up in Passaic Park, NJ and graduated from Passaic High School with the class of 1960. She was just sixteen years old when she met Robert Scudieri in high school. As the story goes, Bob saw her getting out of her mother’s car one day and he simply said “wow!” He was smitten from day-one and they never looked back. They went to the Senior Prom together and dated for the next few years before marrying on May 5, 1962, at St. Nicholas Church in Passaic. After a fabulous honeymoon to Miami, they settled in Passaic, them moved to Pompton Lakes for a few years before settling into their forever-home in Pompton Plains. Bob describes their sixty years of marriage as “excellent” and filled with many fun times. They traveled together all over the United States, including San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, and her favorite was Naples, Florida. They had also enjoyed many cruises together to the Caribbean and Bermuda. Wherever they went, and whatever they found themselves doing, they were always having fun together! More recently, she enjoyed visiting Lancaster, Pennsylvania and the Amish Country. Whether taking in a show at the Sight and Sound Theatre, or visiting the many shops in the area, they’ve visited more than fifty times. On one occasion, she and Bob struck up a conversation with a Mennonite man who invited them to his home for dinner. It was nothing short of a fantastic, once-in-a-lifetime, experience and they learned so much about the Mennonite lifestyle.

Janet’s family brought her the greatest joys in life. She enjoyed a close, loving relationship with her sister, Beverly Cannata and with her cousin, Cathy Petrecca, since gradeschool. They did just about everything together, including especially memorable ‘girl’s trips’ to Naples, Florida. Janet was grateful for the strong bond they each shared during her lifetime. Above all else, she was a dedicated and loving mother to her son, Scott. She was always very supportive and gave him solid advice while helping him grow. He recalls fondly how she would often remind him “I have your back.”

Janet is survived by her beloved husband, Robert, their son Scott, her sister; Beverly Cannata, all of Pompton Plains, and her life-long cousin and friend; Cathy Petrecca. She was predeceased by her brother-in-law; Frank Cannata in 1988.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org)