Maria E. Esposito, 87, of Upper Montclair , passed away Saturday, February 15th, 2014. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday February 18, at 11am at St Cassian Church, Upper Montclair, cremation will be private. Visiting will be on Monday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Caggiano Memorial, 62 Grove St, Montclair. caggianomemorial.com

Maria was raised in East Harlem before moving to the Bronx and then retiring in Upper Montclair 22 years ago. She was a buyers assistant at Saks Fifth Avenue in N.Y.C for over 40 years. She was an active parishoner at St Cassian Church in Upper Montclair, and also a very active member of the Women's Club of Upper Montclair.

Ms Esposito is survived by her sister Jennie Tudda of Woodland Park, and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her sisters, Nellie Greco of Woodland Park and Phyllis Esposito of Upper Montclair, and a brother, Vincent James Esposito of Woodland Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to stjude.org or to St Cassian Church 187 Bellevue Ave, Montclair, 07043, would be appreciated.

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