Obituary of Vivian T. Tomasello

Vivian T. Tomasello of Hopatcong, NJ passed away peacefully on Monday, June 14, 2021 at St. Clare's Hospital in Denville, NJ surrounded by her loving family. She was 71 years old. Vivian was born on July 26, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Anthony and the late Josephine (Valenza) Tomasello. Vivian had a prosperous and varied career and she was a graduate of Long Island Beauty School. In her early years, Vivian worked as a hairdresser then a local school bus driver and finished her career in the pharmaceutical industry at BASF in Mt. Olive Twp., NJ. Vivian enjoyed trips to Disneyland, camping, swimming, classic cars and motorcycles but most importantly, she cherished her time with her grandchildren, family & friends. Vivian always welcomed friends and family into her home and was famous for hosting holiday dinners, pool parties and many happy family gatherings. Vivian is survived by her sons, Anthony Graziani & his wife, Susana and Dante Graziani & his wife, Hope and her cherished grandchildren, Anthony, Mario, Dante and Nunzio. Additional survivors include the extended Valenza and Tomasello families, her dear friends, Eleanor, Fran, Gail and Lucienne, her canine companion, Baci and many other dear friends and family. Vivian's Life Celebration Services will include a Memorial Gathering on Friday, June 18th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Catholic Prayer Service offered at 8:30 pm at Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home, 150 Landing, NJ 07850. All services are entrusted to the Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home of Landing, NJ. For memorial donations, please consider the United War Veterans Council, 245 W Houston Street #208, New York, NY 10014 or www.UWVC.org.