Deva A. Gattinella

January 25, 1926 - February 25, 2021

Deva A. Gattinella (nee Saracini) formerly a resident of Blackwood for many years, passed away on Feb. 25, 2021 at the age of 95 years. Beloved wife of the late James C. Gattinella, Sr., who predeceased her in 2018 after 70 years of marriage. Dear mother of Connie Wyld (Frank), Barbara Thompson, James C. Gattinella, Jr. (Barbara), and Thomas Gattinella. Loving grandmother of Christine Botterbrodt (Dave), the late Frank Wyld, Jr., Barbara Lauth, Daria Herzer (Matthew), Vanessa Gattinella, Vincent Gattinella (Amanda), Tiffani Gattinella, Gina Gattinella, and Thomas Gattinella, Jr. Proud great-grandmother of Jamie (Bill), Amanda, Robert, Cody, William, Jackson, Caroline, and Evelyn. Deva was predeceased by her parents Luigi and Giuseppa Saracini, as well as all six of her sisters. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Deva was proud to often inform friends and family that she was born and raised in Cape May, NJ. She enjoyed the beach, the water, and the seashore experiences of Cape May for the remainder of her life. After High School, Deva moved to Philadelphia to attend hairdressing school. She then opened her own shop on 7th and Wharton St. in Philadelphia. It became Deva’s Beauty Salon. She gave it up when she moved to Blackwood, NJ but continued to do hair for her family and friends. She and her late husband Jim settled in Blackwood where they raised a family, and became an integral part of the community. A big part of her life was her faithful attendance and support of St. Jude’s Parish, where she served in many roles, especially enjoying her friendships in the Altar and Rosary Society. She was also a regular member of several social groups, including The Sixty-Plus Club. She was a familiar face around the Blackwood Kiwanis Little League clubhouse, as she assisted her husband, who served as a member and Past President. Viewing will be Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM at the Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church St., Blackwood, NJ 08012. Her Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30 AM, at Our Lady of Hope Parish/St. Agnes Church, 701 Little Gloucester Rd., Blackwood. (facial coverings, social distancing, and building capacity requirements will apply) Interment will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing, NJ. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory would be appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org * * * * * *