A memorial mass was held Nov. 17 at Holy Rosary Church, Jersey City, for Antoinette Cirelli, 82, of Jersey City. She passed away Oct. 27 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Jersey City to the late Gioacchino Raimondo and Concetta DiStaulo, she was a lifelong resident of Jersey City. A graduate of Ferris High School, she was a homemaker and parishioner of Holy Rosary Church. There she remained active as a member of the Rosary Altar Society and volunteer of the annual Italian Festival La Festa Italiana. She also enjoyed playing Bingo and most importantly, helping others in time of need. She was the wife of Phil Cirelli; the mother of John Cirelli and his wife Susan and Michael Cirelli and his wife Angela; and sister of Millie Bruno, Louis and Michael Raimondo. She was also the grandmother of Philip, Michael and John and great granddaughter Madison. Due to post hurricane conditions, Mrs. Cirelli was entombed privately with her family on Friday, Nov. 2 at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington. Services arranged by the IntrocasoAngelo Funeral Home, Jersey City.