Obituary of ANNA R. DETARANTO

Anna R. Detaranto (nee Cerbo), 86, passed away Thursday afternoon, June 4, 2015 at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida following a long battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Born and raise din Boonton, NJ , she had been a resident of Parsippany for over 55 years, living briefly in Cedar Knolls, followed by 6 years in Denville at Franciscan Oaks retirement community. Anna had relocated to the Desoto Pines Assisted Living Community in Sarasota, Florida in March of this year. Born on September 4 1928, the daughter of Salvatore and Stefanina (Perrotta) Cerbo, sister of the late Filomena Cerbo, the late Rocco A. Cerbo, and Nicholas Cerbo, Anna married Joseph R. Detaranto of Morristown, NJ on June 5, 1946. A oving mother of 5, and devoted wife of 60 years, Anna Was predeceased by Joseph on May 6, 2009. Survivors include her brother, Nicholas Cerbo of Parsippany; five children, Joe Detaranto of Rockaway, Nina Martinelli of Sarasota, Florida, Frank Detaranto (Peggy) of Sterling, Virginia, Maryrose Younghouse, and Stephanie Eckert; nine grandchildren, Steve and Mark Younghouse, Nicole, Laura, and Dan Martinelli, Tina and Michael Detaranto, and Kevin and Julia Eckert; four great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Evelyn, Liliana, and Glada Younghouse; and Maureen Detaranto and Frank Martinelli her "forever" daughter-in-law and son-in-law. Anna was a graduate of Boonton High School anhd attended the College of St. Elizabeth. A dedicated homemaker, she was also active in the PTA and St. Peter's Golden Age Society. Anna worked part-time in her family's business and enjoyed her volunteer time at Cheshire House in Madison. Her warm and loving nature earned her the name "Mom" from many of her children's friends. Her natural, subtle sense of humor was appreciated by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.