Obituary of Antoinette Leszczynski

Antoinette Leszczynski (Zappariello) died peacefully on April 7, 2015 at the home of her daughter. She was the daughter of Antonio and Maria (Cappucio) Zappariello. Antoinette came to America from Italy when she was 7 years old. The family lived in New York and eventually moved to Minotola where she spent her early years. Antoinette started working in a clothing factory at age 14 and continued working until her retirement in 1974. She loved her flowers and her back yard looked like a small park. She also enjoyed taking care of her family especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughter Geraldine Crudele, grandchildren Alfred (Stashia) Crudele, and Tara (Joe) Todd-Gardner. Great grandchildren James, Antoinette, Michael and Nicole Crudele, Sara Todd, and Gavin Gardner. Brother Gennaro (Jerry) Zappariello and sister-in-law Antoinette Zappariello. She will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Walter, son-in-law Alfred Crudele, brothers Frank and Dominick, sisters Ann Evangelista, Josphine Mannino, Margaret Masciarella and Marie Schenck.