Funeral mass took place Sept. 30 at St. John the Baptist Church for Marie Frances Pangaro, 88. She passed away Sept. 25 of natural causes in Potomac, Md. Marie was born in Jersey City to the late Michael and Marie Picardi. Marie graduated from St. Dominic’s Academy and attended Caldwell College. She was a member of the Jersey City Women’s Club and Vice President of the Academy of St. Aloysius Mothers’ Auxiliary. After raising her children, Marie pursued a career as a jewelry buyer for Nelmor Jewelers. She was known for her sense of fashion and her warm, engaging personality. Marie was a member of St. Aloysius Parish and St. John’s Parish in Jersey City. Marie was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Pangaro, in 1981 and also her brother Vincent Pangaro. She is survived by her son, Thomas M. Pagaro; daughter, Michele Pollard Patrick and her husband David Patrick; two grandchildren, John David Pollard Jr. and Mari Christina Pollard. Services arranged by the Riotto Funeral Home, Jersey City.