-Annette  Festa-

Festa, Annette P. (nee Pollara) 86, of Toms River died Friday November 20, 2009 at Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ. She was born and raised in Lyndhurst before moving to Toms River in 1987 when she retired from AIWA Co., Carlstadt where she worked as a bookkeeper. Nettie enjoyed playing bocce and was an active member of the seniors bowling league. She also loved playing cards and board games with her family. She is predeceased by her brothers John, Anthony, Salvatore and Ignatius and her youngest daughter Theresa J. Patti. Mrs Festa is survived by her son Michael Festa of Vernon, her daughter Grace Thomson of Toms River. Grandmother of Grant Thomson, Genelle Thomsom, Danielle Lordi, Joanne DeCarolis, Michelle Haight. Great Grandmother of four great granddaughters. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral from Nazare Memorial Home, Inc., 403 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 8:30 AM then to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Lyndhurst where at 9:30AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Interment Saint Joseph’s Cemetery , Lyndhurst. Visiting hours Monday 4 - 8 PM.