Obituary of Pauline Renzi

Pauline Renzi, 85, of Vineland, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026. Born on March 26, 1941, in Enna, Sicily and emigrated from Italy at age 10, she was the beloved daughter of the late Liboria Bonasera and Mario Puglisi. Pauline graduated from Sacred Heart High School and went on to earn her beautician's license from Vineland Beauty Academy. She dedicated many years to her work, styling hair at a local salon on Landis Ave. She worked as a secretary for 28 years for the Department of Public Works in Bridgeton. She also worked side by side with her husband Anthony at The Casual Cut barber shop in Millville for many years. Pauline was known for her strong work ethic, deep devotion to family, and lifelong friendships. She found joy in reading, spending time with her grandchildren, hosting large family dinners, and enjoying the occasional lunch out with girlfriends. Her home was a place of warmth and welcome, where the door was always open and everyone who entered was treated like family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Anthony Renzi Jr.; her brother Francesco Paolo Puglisi (Maria) and sister Santina Pavone (Paolo) in Italy; her children, Joseph Paul Tierno (Tina), Maria-Elena Tierno, Danielle Rozinski (Bryan), and Paula Steere (Gary); and her cherished grandchildren, Isabella, Joey, Addison, Paulina, Natalya, Avery, and Alexandra; and numerous nieces and nephews in Italy. She was predeceased by her son, Anthony Renzi III and 11 brothers and sisters in Italy. Pauline's love, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family will be remembered always and carried forward by all who knew her. A funeral home visitation will be held on Saturday, April 11th from 9:30am to 11:30am at Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ followed by a funeral mass at 12pm at Saint Padre Pio Parish - Church Of Our Lady Of Pompeii, 4680 Dante Avenue, Vineland. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 To send online condolences please visit our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com