Palma (Pistolese) Alfano, 81, of Nutley died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 22, 2009. Born in Newark she was a resident of Nutley for the past 55 years. Beloved wife of the late Gerard who died in 1979. Loving mom of Pamela Alfano, Maria DePiro, and Angela Zappia. Dear mother in law of Ralph DePiro and Ronald Zappia. Cherished grandmother of Karen and Mike Wood, Barry and Jennifer Pospisil, Amanda DePiro, Louis, Gregory, Gerard Zappia, and the late R.J. Zappia. Dear great grandmother of Michael and Nikko Wood, Thomas Pospisil, and Jarrid Young. Funeral Thursday 9:15 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, and 11 AM at St. Lucy's RC Church, Newark. Cremation, Private. Visiting Wednesday 4-9 PM. www.shookfh.com