Giovannina Spera Obituary

In loving memory of Giovannina Spera of Florence, New Jersey, who departed this world on August 31, 2025 at the age of 92. Giovannina leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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, Addolorato Cifelli and Egilda Notte Cifelli; her husband Aldo Spera; and her sisters, Vanda (Nicola Biondi), Rosina (Alberto Petrecca), Nicola Biondi and Vinicio Spera.

She is survived by: her daughter Emma A.; her son-in-law Joseph Cartier; her grandchildren, David A. Cartier (Samantha M.) and Samantha M. Cartier; her great grandchildren, Ruby and Georgie Cartier; her siblings, Maria Biondi (Domenico), Fiorina Cifelli (Giovanni), Carmela Cifelli (Nicolino), Maria Cifelli (Carmelina Cifelli), Benito (Maria Cifelli), Anthony (Sylvia Cifelli) and Mario Cifelli (Rosario Cifelli); and her sister-in-law Maria Spera. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Samaritan Hospice, http://www.samaritannj.org.