Beatrice Tzortzinis

Our beloved wife, mother, sister and friend has been called to the place prepared for her by our Father. Bea passed peacefully on July 7th, 2022 in the company of her son Joe and his fiancé Cindy. Bea was a Brooklyn girl through and through but went to work in the big city at Bonwit Teller, traveled the world, and moved out to “the country.” As a fortune teller long ago predicted she married a man from across the sea with the initial S who liked to tinker with cars. Bea and her devoted husband Spyros built a life and raised a family in Englewood, NJ. Through all their joys and challenges Spyros remained by her side and they celebrated 50 years of marriage just last month. While the official title of Mom came with the birth of her sons, Nick and Joe, motherhood was Bea’s true vocation. Her life was one dedicated to family, both born and found. To her very last days she mothered nearly all those she met, offering wisdom, guidance and even reminding the nurses charged with her care to take their breaks and be sure to eat. A woman of God, Bea’s family included her church. She was dedicated to St. Cecilia’s parish and school. Acting as a parishioner, substitute teacher, administrative assistant, RCIA instructor or leading The Women of St. Cecilia Bea shared generously shared God’s grace with all those around her. Bea leaves behind her husband Spyros, son Joseph, his fiancé Cynthia Curran, sisters Carol (Paul) Marturano, Florence Porcelli, Theresa Rinaldi and brother Anthony Matarazzo. She is predeceased by her parents Anthony and Antoinette Matarazzo, son Nicholas, Brothers-in-law Vincent Porcelli and Steve Rinaldi and Sister-in-law Connie Matarazzo. Visitation services will be held on Tuesday July 12, 2022 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Barrett Leber Funeral Home, 148 Dean Dr., Tenafly. The funeral Mass will be Wednesday July 13th at 11:00am in St. Cecilia Church, 55 W Demarest Ave, Englewood, NJ 07631. In consideration for the safety of their loved ones the family requires that masks be worn by all and that those with symptoms of or possible exposure to COVID-19 refrain from attendance. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Cecilia Church or the Office Of Concern Food Pantry At St. Cecilia's.

Beatrice Tzortzinis

July 7, 2022