Marie J. Tufaro Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Marie J. Tufaro of Elmwood Park, New Jersey, born in Garfield, New Jersey, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 15, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Setrak Mazgerdlian and Jean Mazgerdlian; and her former husband Joseph A. Tufaro. She is survived by: her husband Joe; her caregivers, Eka, Nellie, Tammy, Carole and AnnMarie; her children, Jim Tufaro (Patricia) of Saddle Brook, Donna Murphy (Bob) of Wanaque, Gary Tufaro (Darice) of Livingston and Toni Burke (Vincent) of Paramus; her grandchildren, Jimmi, Joey, Joseph, Christopher, Danielle, Kristen, Gary, Cavan and Casie; her great grandchildren, James, Jayce, Justin, Jason, Gianna, Allison and Lucas; and her sibling-in-law Gae DeMarco (Dan).
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Di Chiara Funeral Home (300 Main St, Lodi, NJ 07644). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at 9:00 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass was held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at 10:30 AM and from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the St. Anne Church (15-05 St Anne St, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410). An entombment was held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at the St. Nicholas Cemetery (1 Terrace Ave, Lodi, NJ 07644).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.
