Mafalda Maria Gianfrancesco-Guidi "Tillie", age 78, of Hackettstown died Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Kindred Hospital in St. Clare’s, Dover, NJ. Mafalda was born April 28, 1938 in Perth Amboy, NJ. She is the daughter of the late Michael and Elvira (Pepe) Gianfrancesco. She was also predeceased by her 2 brothers, Ralph & John Gianfrancesco, and 2 sisters, Jennie Santoro and Marie Palfy.
She was the co-owner and operator of Hemlock Hills Nursery and Garden Center in Budd Lake, NJ. Tillie had a huge heart and spirit. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. Everyone adored her and she was mother and grandmother to many. Everyone loved going to Tillie’s house as she was a beloved member of her community.
She is survived by her devoted husband: Anthony Guidi, 2 daughters, Nicole Maria Guidi, Danielle Maria Frye and husband Dean, 1 son, Anthony Guidi, Jr. and wife Jennifer, 1 brother, Anthony Gianfrancesco, her mother in law Mary Guidi, 3 grandchildren, Alex, Samantha and Alexandria, and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held 11:30 am on Tuesday, January 3 at St. Jude’s R.C. Church, 17 Mt Olive Road, Budd Lake, NJ with Father Michael officiating.
Visitations will be Monday, January 2, 2017 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Tuesday January 3, 2017 from 9 AM – 11 PM at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ There will be a repass following the service at Mattar’s Bistro 1115 Route 517 Allamuchy NJ 07820
Cremation will be private.