Obituary of Antoinette M Passamano

Antoinette Passamano passed away on Thursday March 2, 2017 at the age of 94. Born in Bronx, New York, she lived at Ridge Oak in Basking Ridge for the past 28 years before moving from Fords, New Jersey where she raised her children. Antoinette cherished spending time with her adoring family and enjoyed participating in bowling, bocce, bingo and the many social and charity activities at the Ridge Oak community. Antoinette is survived by her two children, Lorraine Hodge of Edison and Marie Otteau of Warren; four grandchildren, Laura Howard, Angela Higham, Donovan Pinelli and Amanda Pinelli; and five great-grandchildren, Donna Howard, Jessica Howard, Valentina Pinelli Palumbo, Dezmond Pinelli and Brixton Pinelli. A part of the 'greatest-generation' which lived through the best and worst of times, she was a constant and unwavering source of love, wisdom and guidance for her entire family and will be deeply missed. Services will be held at Gallaway & Crane Funeral Home located at 100 South Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Visitation hours will be between hours of 2-4pm, and 6-8 pm on Monday March 6. Burial services will be held on March 7th at 11 am at Holy Cross Cemetery located at 145 Mount Airy Road in Bernardsville.