Santa Mustica

Santa Mustica, 73, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023, with her loving family by her side.  Born on November 13, 1949 in Acri, Calabria, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Agostino and Peppina (nee Pignataro) Mustica.  She immigrated to the United States in 1955 with her family. 

She was a loving mother to her children John Mucchiello, Jr. (Karen) and Annamarie Alfano (Frank) and a beloved Nonna to her only grandchild Franchesca Alfano whom she enjoyed spending all of her time with.

She is survived by her sister Maria Forlino, her husband John, brothers Orlando Mustica, Vincent Mustica and his wife Kathy.  Also survived by her sister-in-law Eileen Mustica and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Santa was pre-deceased by siblings: Gemma Pergolino, Frank Mustica, John Mustica, Ida D’Agostino and George Mustica.

Visitation at the Leonardis Memorial Home, Inc., 210 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park on Monday from 4-8pm.  Funeral on Tuesday, assembling at the funeral home at 9am, followed by the funeral mass at St. Rose of Lima Church in East Hanover at 10am.  Entombment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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