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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Tuesday, August 25, from 10 AM to 12 PM. A funeral service will be held at 12 PM at the funeral home, followed by burial at the Ridgefield Cemetery.
Wanda Signoretti (nee Soda), age 101 of West Milford, NJ and formerly of Ridgefield, NJ, died on Saturday, August 22, 2015. She had lived in Ridgefield for more than sixty years before moving to West Milford in 2004.
Wanda grew up in Seymour, Connecticut and after marrying in 1938, the newlyweds moved to Oradell, NJ. World War II soon interrupted their plans, as it did for so many others, and her husband Arthur prepared to ship off to war. They had just sold their home in anticipation of his departure when a stroke of luck came their way. Arthur was spared by the military because, as a skilled tool and die maker, he was deemed to be more valuable to the war effort by working in manufacturing here at home. Since he didn’t have to leave, they bought a new home in Ridgefield and settled down to raise their family. She had been actively involved at St. James Episcopal Church in Ridgefield for decades, and she was a fifty year member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Wanda loved her home in Ridgefield and she toiled endlessly in their garden. She was often outdoors keeping the yard nice and all the plants well pruned. On a few occasions, she cut the rose bushes back so far that everyone thought the roses would never come back. But she had a knack for it, and they came back heartier each season! She was also a wonderful cook and baker, sharing delicious (and memorable) homemade meals and deserts with her family for decades. In fact, when she became involved with the Senior Center in Ridgefield, she soon became known as the one who made all their food taste better! She was an active member of the Senior Center and volunteered as Chairperson for many of the social events they hosted, including monthly trips to Atlantic City casinos. She made many dear friends while involved with the Senior Center, with whom she shared many fond memories.
Wanda was a strong willed, independent, and determined woman. She remained spry, happy, and perpetually optimistic throughout the years. After losing her husband Arthur in 2002, she moved to West Milford to be closer to her grandchildren. Even into her 90’s, she wouldn’t hesitate to get down on the floor to color or simply play with her great-grandchildren. She attended many of their sporting events, cheering from the sidelines, rooting the children on! She always looked forward to those visits and spending time with the ones she loved. They will all miss her dearly.
Wanda is survived by her loving son; Barry Signoretti and his wife Carmen of San Jose, CA, three grandchildren; Jim Signoretti and his wife Robyn of Hewitt, NJ, Nicole Conforti and her husband Biagio of Wayne, NJ, and Christina Signoretti and her fiancé Brett of Fayetteville, NC, and four great-grandchildren; Matthew and Samantha Conforti of Wayne, NJ, and Kenneth and Ashley Signoretti of Hewitt, NJ. Wanda was predeceased by her husband Arthur in 2002, by her son Kenneth in 1984, and by all three of her siblings; Josephine Uleski, Edward Soda and John Soda.
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Tuesday, August 25, from 10 AM to 12 PM. A funeral service will be held at 12 PM at the funeral home, followed by burial at the Ridgefield Cemetery.
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Tuesday, August 25, from 10 AM to 12 PM. A funeral service will be held at 12 PM at the funeral home, followed by burial at the Ridgefield Cemetery.
Wanda Signoretti (nee Soda), age 101 of West Milford, NJ and formerly of Ridgefield, NJ, died on Saturday, August 22, 2015. She had lived in Ridgefield for more than sixty years before moving to West Milford in 2004.
Wanda grew up in Seymour, Connecticut and after marrying in 1938, the newlyweds moved to Oradell, NJ. World War II soon interrupted their plans, as it did for so many others, and her husband Arthur prepared to ship off to war. They had just sold their home in anticipation of his departure when a stroke of luck came their way. Arthur was spared by the military because, as a skilled tool and die maker, he was deemed to be more valuable to the war effort by working in manufacturing here at home. Since he didn’t have to leave, they bought a new home in Ridgefield and settled down to raise their family. She had been actively involved at St. James Episcopal Church in Ridgefield for decades, and she was a fifty year member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Wanda loved her home in Ridgefield and she toiled endlessly in their garden. She was often outdoors keeping the yard nice and all the plants well pruned. On a few occasions, she cut the rose bushes back so far that everyone thought the roses would never come back. But she had a knack for it, and they came back heartier each season! She was also a wonderful cook and baker, sharing delicious (and memorable) homemade meals and deserts with her family for decades. In fact, when she became involved with the Senior Center in Ridgefield, she soon became known as the one who made all their food taste better! She was an active member of the Senior Center and volunteered as Chairperson for many of the social events they hosted, including monthly trips to Atlantic City casinos. She made many dear friends while involved with the Senior Center, with whom she shared many fond memories.
Wanda was a strong willed, independent, and determined woman. She remained spry, happy, and perpetually optimistic throughout the years. After losing her husband Arthur in 2002, she moved to West Milford to be closer to her grandchildren. Even into her 90’s, she wouldn’t hesitate to get down on the floor to color or simply play with her great-grandchildren. She attended many of their sporting events, cheering from the sidelines, rooting the children on! She always looked forward to those visits and spending time with the ones she loved. They will all miss her dearly.
Wanda is survived by her loving son; Barry Signoretti and his wife Carmen of San Jose, CA, three grandchildren; Jim Signoretti and his wife Robyn of Hewitt, NJ, Nicole Conforti and her husband Biagio of Wayne, NJ, and Christina Signoretti and her fiancé Brett of Fayetteville, NC, and four great-grandchildren; Matthew and Samantha Conforti of Wayne, NJ, and Kenneth and Ashley Signoretti of Hewitt, NJ. Wanda was predeceased by her husband Arthur in 2002, by her son Kenneth in 1984, and by all three of her siblings; Josephine Uleski, Edward Soda and John Soda.
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