Phyllis A. Leone (Russoniello), 81, passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Devoted mother to Maria Miranda, her fiancé Lou Farinaccio, Vincent Gallucci, his wife Lisa, Dominic Gallucci and his wife Ellie. Cherished grandmother to Jonnalyn, Alyssa and Jayda, Andrew and Rebecca. Proud great-grandmother of Angelo.

Phyllis grew up in South Orange and later worked for the South Orange and Maplewood School system. She loved spending summers in Long Beach Island with her family and friends.  She later moved to Pennsylvania with her husband where she worked as a realtor and spent time going on long rides to flea markets, casinos and enjoying the mountain scenery.

She was an animal lover and spent much time with her dogs, including her beloved beagles. She loved watching old movies, game shows and Shark Tank but her favorite thing was spending time with her loved ones. She had the best sense of humor and blessed her family with many witty, one-liners over the years. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family.

Phyllis was predeceased by her husband Reginald J. Leone and her parents Dominick and Mary.

Funeral services were held privately.