Giovanna Bracchitta (nee Blundo), of South Hackensack, formerly, of Maywood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the age of 91 years. Prior to retiring she worked for the Environmental Services Department at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack for many years. She was a parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church in Hackensack. Beloved wife for 64 years to the late Andrea Bracchitta (2023). Loving mother of Maria Carollo and her husband Vincent of South Hackensack, and Angela Hernandez and her husband Jose of Miami, Florida. Cherished grandmother of Angelo, Melissa, Danielle, Andrew, Tiziana, Sergio, Briana and Alexis. Great grandmother of Lorenzo, Giabella, Valentino, Leonidas, Esmerelda, Madison, Heather, Achilles, Andros, Brandon, Isaac, and Melody. Dearest sister of Melina, Giuseppina, Antonina, Vincenzo, Margherita, Masina, and Andrea. Giovanna is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. The Funeral will begin on Thursday, November 6, at 8:45 AM from the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, 10:00 AM at St. Francis R.C. Church, 50 Lodi Street, Hackensack, with entombment following at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Washington Twp. The family will receive friends on Wednesday November 5, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM for visitation at the funeral home. To send condolences, get directions, or for further information visit www.gentilefuneralservice.com