Carol Ann Pichirallo, 85 (Stettler) of Clark, formally Elizabeth, N.J. passed away on Monday September 4, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at home. Carol started her career at Prudential in Newark as a secretary. She later went onto her life long career as a preschool teacher to the youth of Elizabeth; where she was known as Mrs. Pick’s. Carol was a dedicated wife to Salvatore Pichirallo (2002) for 41 years. Carol was a loving and devoted wife, mother, aunt, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children Salvatore Jr (Heather) Pichirallo, Georgann (Vito) Cassano, June (Frank) Cuzzola, Cheryl (Makensy) Murillo. Grandchildren Rebecca (Jeremy), Toni, Nicole, Vito, Nicholas, Giuliana, great- grandchild Benjamin, brother Gregory Stettler, and 8 nieces and nephews. She was a loving sister to the late Ralph Stettler, Georgeann Stettler, and Constance Maloney.

Carol enjoyed weekly bowling league, spending time at Peterstown community center, sushi dinner dates with her grandkids, relaxing to jazz music, enjoying spending her time outdoors and down the shore, and spending time with her family. She was a dedicated Catholic. She was a selfless, loving, carefree person who always loved a good laugh. She loved adventures with her family and always had a smile on her face. Her optimistic, vibrant spirits, unconditional support and her strength is greatly missed.

Visitation will be on Thursday from 3-7pm at the Mastapeter Funeral Home, 400 Faitoute Ave, Roselle Park. Funeral mass will be on Friday at 10:30am at Church of the Assumption with interment to follow at Rosedale cemetery, Linden.