Antonette Collucci

Antonette Collucci (nee Policastro), 91 died peacefully on August 29, 2022.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Antonette on Wednesday August 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave., Union, N.J. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 1 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 259 Oliver St., Newark, N.J.  Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

Born in Newark, Antonette was a graduate of East Side High School and worked as an office manager at Northern Feather, Inc. for over 25 years. Antonette enjoyed reading, cooking and doing Sudoku and crossword puzzles daily. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially around the holidays.

Antonette was the beloved wife of the late Carmine Collucci. She is survived by her loving sons, Rocco, Michael and Stephen Collucci (Gloria) and her daughter, Annette Rodriguez (Ricky). “Mema” is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. 

She was predeceased by her father and mother, George and Jenny Policastro (nee Barile), her sisters Rosemarie Wolf, Vita Otero and her brother, Stephen Policastro, her son, Carmine Collucci (Augusta), her daughter in law, Arminda Collucci and her grandson, Carmine Collucci and many relatives. She leaves behind many wonderful nieces, nephews, their children and grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 144 Gales Drive, New Providence, NJ 07974.