Dena Giritlian

June 2, 2018

Giritlian, Dena (nee) Smerneos a longtime resident of Closter and formerly born and raised in New York City died Saturday, June 2, 2018. Beloved wife of Van Giritlian. Devoted mother of Marina Mulholland and her husband Tony, and Alexandra Capparelli and her husband Pasquale. Loving grandmother of Kassandra, Dena and Julia. Dear sister of the late Nick Smerneos. Dena’s memory will be cherished by her devoted family members and friends. Before retiring to start her family Dena worked for many years at the U.S. Rubber Company in New York City. She was also active with the Mother’s Club at St. John’s in Tenafly. Family and friends are invited to visit Monday 4-8PM at the Barrett Funeral Home, 148 Dean Dr., Tenafly. Funeral servcies will be held on Tuesday at 10AM at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, West Nyack. Interment to follow at Tappan Cemetery.