Obituary of Dorothy Imperatore

Dorothy Imperatore (nee Novitsky), 84, of Totowa, at peace at home with Jesus on July 19, 2016. Dorothy was born in Scranton, PA on March 4, 1932. Dorothy was a selfless, loving mother and caretaker for her family and was loved by everyone she knew. She was the beloved wife of the late John Imperatore; the adored mother of John Imperatore, Lori Imperatore, Cindy Imperatore Turi, and Michael Imperatore; and the cherished grandmother of Jaclyn Amato and her husband Marco and dear sister in law to Rosemarie Imperatore. She was predeceased by her sister Peggy and her brother Myron and is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be offered on Friday at 11am at St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly, Little Sisters of the Poor, 140 Shepherd Lane, Totowa. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Joseph's Home for the Elderly.