Loretta DiNardo Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Loretta DiNardo in Windsor, New Jersey. Loretta, born on June 12, 1945 in Jersey City, New Jersey, passed away on October 18, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Loretta DiNardo to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Loretta for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Loretta’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her husband James "John" DiNardo; her parents, Yolanda Maria and Albert Santa Maria; and her sister Gerri Fisher. She is survived by: her brother Michael Santa Maria; her daughters, Lisa Pontrella (Joseph Pontrella) and Danielle Fitzko (Mark Fitzko); and her grandchildren, Tyler Durkin, Jordan Durkin and Gianna Fitzko.
A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 27th 2026 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Church of the Precious Blood (72 Riverdale Ave, Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that love is sent through donations in memory of Loretta to the Adler Aphasia Center.
