Katherine Talerico

Katherine (Kitty) H.  Talerico nee (DeVuyst) age 88 passed away Sunday April 12, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Katherine was born on September 26, 1931 in Paterson. Katherine was one of three children to Katherine and Joseph DeVuyst

She was raised in Paterson, Fairlawn and Totowa where she attended Passaic Valley High School, graduating with the class of 1949

Katherine met and then married her high school sweetheart Leonard Talerico at Holy Angles Church in Little Falls on July 22, 1951

Katherine and Len lived in Little Falls, Fair Lawn and Washington State before settling in Wayne NJ in 1962

Katherine attended beauty school while raising her family. In 1974 she and Len founded Tally's Trophy on Route 46 West in Little Falls. She was a fixture there for over 20 years until her retirement. She later volunteered many hours at Chilton Hospital's Gift shop.

Katherine and Len were founding Parishioners of Our Lady Of Consolation RC Church in Wayne.

Katherine was an energetic women who adored her children,  grandchildren and  great Grandchildren. She loved to decorate, host, cook and bake for every holiday.  She was an avid seamstress, crocheter and knitter. she also enjoyed tending to her flower gardens. Katherine organized and hosted many family reunions as she cherished being around all of her family.

Katherine was the loving wife of former Passaic County Surrogate and Treasurer Leonard F. Talerico (1989) loving mother of Leonard Talerico Jr (2018) his wife Lori of Vernon, Linda Talerico and her husband Dr. Anthony Romania of Stoneington CT , Cathy Talerico of Wayne and David Talerico and his wife Lisa of Wayne. Beloved sister in law to Bob and Bobbi Ryan and John Ribarich.  Cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren and and 13 great grandchildren. Katherine is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Katherine was predeceased by her Brother Ronald De Vuyst and Sister Ellen Ribarich.

Memorial Donations may be made to: Camp Sunshine and Camp Snowflake  P.O. Box 99, Ridgewood NJ 07451

Camp Sunshine/Snowflake  is a recreational camp for the disabled which Kitty’s granddaughter Caitlin has attended for the past 25 years.