Elizabeth Scozzari

Elizabeth Scozzari, of Riverdale, NJ, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on April 26, 2021 at the age of 88. Known as "Bette", she was born in Paterson, NJ on July 7, 1932 to Anthony and Susan (nee Tannachion) Pellegrini and was the oldest of her siblings.Bette spent her childhood in Paterson, growing up in the Sandy Hill section. As a teen, she met Salvatore Scozzari outside a local candy shop and a few years later, they wed, on December 28, 1951. Bette and Sal raised 3 childrenDouglas, Debra and Derrickin Paterson and in 1962, they moved to Butler, where they remained until 2015.Bette was a homemaker who also enjoyed gardening, painting, and taking trips to the Jersey shore, especially Wildwood Crest, and was also a talented painter, known for painting landscapes and portraits of her pets. She was also employed by PathMark stores, where she worked in the Deli department for many years, before retiring in 1993. Post-retirement, she joined the XYZ club in Butler and enjoyed trips with her friends to various points of interest in the area. She was also a devout Roman Catholic and was very involved in her church, Saint Anthonys in Butler, where she served as Eucharistic Minister for many years. Most of all, Bette will be remembered for her incredible cooking, baking, and the love that she gave her family. There was never a time when she didnt have food ready to be served, a stack of coupons to share, or a handful of grocery items to send home with her children and grandchildren. Her proudest accomplishment that of being a mother, grandmother, and a great-grandmother. Her happiest moments were when she was with her family, as the smile on her face said it all. Bette was pre-deceased by her husband, Sal, in 2016; her parents, Anthony (1965), and Susan (1978); her siblings, David (2019), Amelia (1937), Robert (2020), and William (2010); her brothers-in-law, Ettore De Marchi, John Ralicki, and Angelo Di Dolci; and her sisters-in-law, Jacqueline Pellegrini and Carmelina Di Dolci. Bette is survived by her loving family including her adoring children: Douglas and his wife Barbara, of Kinnelon; Debra Morgese and her husband, Vito, of Butler; and Derrick and his wife Donna, of Butler. She was the proud grandmother of 7 grandsons and 6 great-grandchildren: Dougs sons, Michael Scozzari, his wife, Meghan, and their children, Brendan and Elizabeth; Daniel Scozzari; and Matthew Scozzari; Debis sons, Vito Morgese and his sons, Jack and Luke; and Joseph Morgese, his wife, Allison, and their sons, Nicolas and Marcus; and Derricks sons, Kyle and David Scozzari. She is also survived by her sister, Diana Ralicki, of Elmwood Park; her sisters-in-law, Margaret "Honey" Pellegrini, of Butler, and Shirley Pellegrini of Wexford, PA; and her sister-in-law, Mary De Marchi, of Wildwood Crest. She also leaves behind a large extended family including many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Bettes immediate family will gather in private at the Morrison Funeral Home at 86 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Anthonys Church, where she was a parishioner for nearly 60 years, on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 11:30 AM. Following the service, Bette will be interred in the family plot at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Butler. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU9jaZ9JiDg . Mass St. Anthony RC Church Watch video Friday, April 30, 2021 11:30 AM Email Details 65 Bartholdi AveButler, NJ 07405 Directions