Jennie Cavill

Jennie Cavill (nee Grambone), age 81, of Wayne passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 18, 2021 while receiving the loving care of her family.

Jennie was born and raised in Paterson, NJ.  She was born in the Grambone family home and was the youngest of three children to Pasquale and Nicolina Grambone.  Growing up in Paterson, Jennie attended Central High School graduating with the class of 1957.  Jennie was known for her sense of humor and in her senior year, was voted Class Clown.

Jennie started working for NJ Bell (Bell Atlantic) in her senior year of high school as a Service Order Typist in Paterson. She moved into an Accounting position in the Business office in Pompton Lakes.  In 1977, Jennie was transferred into Directory Assistance in the Ridgewood office, then moved to the Rochelle Park office. Jennie's career spanned more than forty years before retiring in 2002.  Subsequent to Jennie’s retirement, she became a crossing guard for the town of Pompton Lakes for approximately 10 years. This was a job she truly cherished, enjoying the children she protected and spoiling the dogs on their daily walks with doggie treats.

Jennie lived in the Lions Head lake section of Wayne, NJ for fifty-three years.  There she raised her two children, her daughter Theresa (Terry), and her son Robert (Bobby).  Jennie was not only devoted to her family but she was also devoted to her Catholic Faith.  While her children were growing up in Wayne, she and her family became founding parishioners of Our Lady of Consolation Church.  While at Our Lady of Consolation, Jennie was very active as a crossing guard for the church’s school and volunteered her time working Bingo held in the OLC's school gymnasium to help raise funds for the church.  Later, Jennie became a parishioner of St Mary’s RC Church in Pompton Lakes and was active in the Senior program there.

Jennie loved to listen to music, particularly music of the 1950’s.  Her favorite artist of all was Elvis Presley.  She also loved to travel, taking cruises to various destinations including Bermuda.  Over the years, Jennie and her children took bus trips to Florida and Lake Placid as well as vacationing in Wildwood Crest.  Throughout her life, Jennie was never without her pets.  Her dog Rex, a German Shephard mix, and her cats Elvis and Bella will always be remembered by her friends and family.  Nothing in the world meant more to Jennie than spending time with her children and grandchildren. Jennie was a wonderfully funny person with a delightful sense of humor.  People who spent any time with Jennie could not get very far without laughing out loud.  She had a smile that lit up the room and was the kind of person you couldn’t help but like.  She was caring and compassionate and wanted simply to love and be loved.  Jennie was a truly special person who touched the lives of many people.  She will be sincerely missed by her family and friends alike.

Jennie is survived by her daughter Theresa Gabriele and her husband Gregory of Wayne, NJ, her son Robert Cavill of Lincoln Park, NJ, three grandchildren; Casie Gabriele of Towson, MD, Kristy Gabriele of Wayne, NJ, and Kyle Cavill of Wayne, NJ.  She was predeceased by her two sisters Marie Clemente in 2004 and Carmela Antonucci in 1988.

By clicking the link below, you can see the  live stream service of the funeral mass on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 10 am.  https://www.facebook.com/OLCWayne