Jennifer O Vassallo Obituary (1973 - 2021)

Jennifer Olga Vassallo passed away November 26, 2021 after a courageous battle with Covid-19. She was born July 5, 1973 in Long Island, New York to Frank and Olga Todaro. Loving sister of Diane DeRosa, the late Frank (Sheron) Todaro, Sally Borrelli and Nicholas (Christine) Todaro. She was the beloved wife to Angelo Vassallo, and an outstanding Mother to Antonio Vassallo. An extraordinary Aunt to Frank Todaro the 3rd, Tara Molina, Nicole (Tony) Quiteno, Michelle (Johan) Smith, Ashley (Nick) Strife-Todaro, Anthony (Heather) Borrelli, Ryan (Laura) Todaro, Krista (Jose) Mota, Dominique (Melvin) Clark, Danielle (Chance) Wallace, Amanda Todaro, and Kristian Todaro. Beloved Great Aunt to Gianluca, Madison, Tia, Michael, Olivia, Lexi, Salvatore, Kaine, Julianna, Isaiah, Antonio, A.J., Sophian, Giovanni, Ezra, Harley, Frankie the 4th, Arianna, Ezekiel, Isabella, Jaydan, Aubrey, Nicky, Melanie, Axel, Mia, Ava, Gabriella, Magnolia, Vincenzo. Jennifer grew up in a loving and strong Italian/Slovak family. She was an accomplished opera singer and sang at Carnegie Hall as well as weddings and other events. Her angelic voice brought joy to those around her. Most of all she loved singing Disney classics to her son Antonio as well as her nieces and nephews. Jennifer attended St. Joseph Academy High School and Graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix. Jennifer was a professional photographer and worked in commercial real estate for several years. Jennifer met the love of her life, Angelo Vassallo in 1999. He confessed his love to Jennifer by proposing in a hot air balloon over the Tucson Mountains. They were married October 16, 2004. Jennifer had a dynamic personality and the ability to bring people together with her unselfish, graceful, positive, encouraging, and loving attitude. She was a gracious and hospitable host. Everyone loved to spend time with her because she had an inner beauty unlike no other. She was always available for her family and friends in times of need. She raised other up regardless of her troubles. Those around her were amazed at her marathon Christmas cookie bake off each year. She was a devoted wife and a mother to Antonio who was born on 1/15/2006. From that moment, her heart was filled with joy. She became a class mother, and a committed soccer team mom who never missed a game. Jennifer left our world too early. She has brought countless people joy and always believed in being true to your faith. The memories she has left are wonderful and loving and will remain in our hearts forever. Jennifer would want all of us to embrace others with patience and strength. And now, as she is singing with the angels, we hope that we can live our lives as a reflection of her. Jennifer's warm embrace touched so many lives. As she often quoted "The Best Thing to hold onto in Life is each other"