PARSIPPANY — Anna Rose Detaranto, 86, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 4, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida, following a long battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
Born and raised in Boonton, she had been a resident of Parsippany for over 55 years, living briefly in Cedar Knolls, followed by 6 years in Denville at Franciscan Oaks retirement community.
Anna had relocated to the Desoto Palms Assisted Living Community in Sarasota, Florida in March.
Born on September 4, 1928, the daughter of Salvatore and Stefanina (Perrotta) Cerbo, sister of the late Filomena Cerbo, the late Rocco A. Cerbo, and Nicolas J. Cerbo,.
Anna married Joseph R. Detaranto, Jr. of Morristown on June 5, 1948.
Loving mother of five, and devoted wife of 60 years, Anna was predeceased by Joseph on May 6, 2009.
Survivors include brother, Nicolas Cerbo of Parsippany; five children, Joe Detaranto of Rockaway, Nina Martinelli of Sarasota, FL, Frank Detaranto (Peggy) of Sterling, VA, Mary Rose Younghouse, and Stephanie Eckert; nine grandchildren, Steve and Mark Younghouse, Nicole, Laura and Dan Martinelli, Tina and Michael Detaranto, Kevin and Julia Eckert; four great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Evelyn, Liliana and Giada Younghouse; and Maureen Detaranto and Frank Martinelli, her “forever” daughter-in-law and son-in law.
Anna was a graduate of Boonton High School and attended The College of St. Elizabeth. A dedicated homemaker, she was also active in the PTA and Golden Age Society. Anna worked part-time in her family’s business and enjoyed her volunteer time at Cheshire House in Madison. Her warm and loving nature earned her the name “mom” from many of her children’s friends. Her natural, subtle sense of humor was appreciated by all who knew her.
Relatives and friends are invited to call Friday, June 12, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at S.J. Priola Parsippany Funeral Service, 60 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 13, 9:00 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle R.C. Church Church. Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Boonton.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (Click here to make a donation).
