Madeline Oravetz Obituary (1921 - 2021)

Mrs. Madeline (nee Recenello) Oravetz, 99, died peacefully on January 21, 2021 at her home in West Caldwell, NJ. Born the 8th of 10 children to Frances (nee Carabetta) and Sebastian (Barney) Recenello, Madeline grew up on a farm in the Brookdale section of Bloomfield and graduated from Bloomfield High School. She lived briefly in Verona before moving to West Caldwell in 1952. A lifelong caregiver to family and friends, she enjoyed bowling with friends as a regular member of the Monday Morning League at Bel Air Lanes in West Caldwell and the Thursday League at Hanover Lanes in East Hanover. She was also a supportive member of St. Aloysius Church Rosary Society, Catholic Daughters of America and the Altar Guild of Notre Dame Church and served as a Eucharistic Minister at Notre Dame Church. Madeline was predeceased by her beloved husband of 70 years, Paul W. Oravetz as well as her parents and all of her siblings. She is survived by her loving children, Thomas P. ("Skip") Oravetz of Freehold and Nancy Miller of Stewartsville; cherished granddaughters, Rebecca and Laura Miller; and beloved great-grandsons, Oliver and Owen Moore, as well as many nieces and nephews, A funeral Mass will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations to West Essex First Aid Squad, (www.westessexfas.org), P. O. Box 662, West Caldwell, NJ 07007-0662 in her memory would be appreciated. Condolences may be left at www.proutfuneralhome.com.