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November 2, 2026
Services
Visitation will be from 9 AM - 11 AM on Monday, November 9, 2026 at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 AM at St Gerard Majella Church, 501 W Broadway, Paterson immediately following the visitation hours on Monday.
Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa.
Dolores "Lorry" passed away peacefully at home at the age of 97 on November 2nd. She was surrounded by her loving family, as well as her two caregivers who have become part of the family.
Dolores was born in Newark, NJ on May 28, 1929 to Edna and Albert Michaels. She grew up in Newark where she attended various schools, continuing until she graduated from high school.
In 1952, Dolores met Anthony "Tony " Zisa at a dance in Irvington, NJ. They eventually fell in love and married on January 23, 1954. Tony, being from Paterson, decided to move to Newark, where they began their life together. They rented their first apartment and decided to open a luncheonette. During this time their son Dwayne was born.
After a couple of years the decision was made to sell the business and move back to Tony's hometown of Paterson where they built their home. A short time later Tony was appointed to the Paterson Fire Department. Eventually, another addition to their family, their daughter Janet was born.
Being a mother was a big part of her life, so she stayed at home raising their children until they both entered school. At this time, she began working part time for Stephen P. Radics Accounting Firm in Haledon, for the next 25 years.
Upon retirement, she and Tony enjoyed traveling, especially their trips to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, twice a year, for many years.
The highlight of her life was when her grandson James was born on October 20th, 1993. He was the "light of her life". They had a wonderful and special relationship. James will truly miss all the talks and reminiscing they did. It was a special bond for sure.
Dolores was predeceased by her son Dwayne (12/4/87) and her husband Tony(3/29/2007). She is survived by her daughter Janet Benfatti, grandson James Benfatti, and son in law James Benfatti. She is also survived by her cousin Gail Becker, neice Eileen Cappabianca, nephew Tony Cappabianca, and great nieces Corina and Simone Cappabianca, as well as her two wonderful caregivers, Claudette and Percilla.
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Visitation will be from 9 AM - 11 AM on Monday, November 9, 2026 at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 AM at St Gerard Majella Church, 501 W Broadway, Paterson immediately following the visitation hours on Monday.
Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa.
November 3, 2026
November 2, 2026
Services
Visitation will be from 9 AM - 11 AM on Monday, November 9, 2026 at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 AM at St Gerard Majella Church, 501 W Broadway, Paterson immediately following the visitation hours on Monday.
Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa.
Dolores "Lorry" passed away peacefully at home at the age of 97 on November 2nd. She was surrounded by her loving family, as well as her two caregivers who have become part of the family.
Dolores was born in Newark, NJ on May 28, 1929 to Edna and Albert Michaels. She grew up in Newark where she attended various schools, continuing until she graduated from high school.
In 1952, Dolores met Anthony "Tony " Zisa at a dance in Irvington, NJ. They eventually fell in love and married on January 23, 1954. Tony, being from Paterson, decided to move to Newark, where they began their life together. They rented their first apartment and decided to open a luncheonette. During this time their son Dwayne was born.
After a couple of years the decision was made to sell the business and move back to Tony's hometown of Paterson where they built their home. A short time later Tony was appointed to the Paterson Fire Department. Eventually, another addition to their family, their daughter Janet was born.
Being a mother was a big part of her life, so she stayed at home raising their children until they both entered school. At this time, she began working part time for Stephen P. Radics Accounting Firm in Haledon, for the next 25 years.
Upon retirement, she and Tony enjoyed traveling, especially their trips to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, twice a year, for many years.
The highlight of her life was when her grandson James was born on October 20th, 1993. He was the "light of her life". They had a wonderful and special relationship. James will truly miss all the talks and reminiscing they did. It was a special bond for sure.
Dolores was predeceased by her son Dwayne (12/4/87) and her husband Tony(3/29/2007). She is survived by her daughter Janet Benfatti, grandson James Benfatti, and son in law James Benfatti. She is also survived by her cousin Gail Becker, neice Eileen Cappabianca, nephew Tony Cappabianca, and great nieces Corina and Simone Cappabianca, as well as her two wonderful caregivers, Claudette and Percilla.
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