Angelina Rombola

Angelina Rombolá (nee Merolla), age 96 of Bloomfield, NJ, lovingly known as Nonna, passed away at home on August 6, 2026. She left behind a lifetime of love, memories and family who will forever cherish her. Born on April 11, 1930, she was the daughter of Antonino and Erminia Merolla. She grew up in the small town of Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi, Italy, and was the oldest of four children. Her father, being a merchant marine, spent the duration of World War II in Argentina, separated from his family. Finally, on August 8, 1948, Angelina, along with her mother and siblings were able to leave Italy. After 22 days at sea, they arrived at Buenos Aires, Argentina on August 30, 1948, where she was reunited with her beloved father. Angelina spent 31 years in Argentina. During this time, she met her husband Girolamo Rombolá and there they raised their three sons, Jose, Antonio and Gregory. In 1979, she immigrated once again, this time to New Jersey, where she first lived in Newark, before moving to Bloomfield. Family and cooking were Nonna’s greatest joy. She always said she felt blessed to have witnessed her grandchildren’s baptisms, First Holy Communions, marriages, and becoming parents. Often seen wearing an embroidered apron, she loved making delicious meals for her family. Her specialties included gnocchi, raviolis, zeppole, ricotta cake, and most of all her pizza, which everyone would visit for. She loved sharing a cup of tea or mate, along with cakes and cookies. Angelina enjoyed spending time gardening and caring for her plants. She even worked in a flower shop when she first came to the United States. Everywhere she lived, she added her green thumb and her plants thrived. Always known as a kind, generous and faithful woman, Angelina would often pray the Rosary, donate to those less fortunate and attend Mass. She is survived by her three loving sons Jose and his wife Eleonor of Florida; Antonio and his wife Dori of North Carolina; and Gregory and his wife Maria of East Hanover, NJ. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren Jose, Angela (Andre), Daniel (Paula), Katharine (Samuel), Victoria (Tim), Gregory, Genesis, Jacqueline, Sabrina, and six great-grandchildren Annalie, Anthony, Samuel, Seth, Mateo and Silas. Angelina was predeceased by her beloved husband Girolamo Rombolá in 2015, infant twin brother Andres; sister Giuseppina and brothers Antonio and Luigi of Argentina.

Angelina Rombola

April 11, 1930 - August 6, 2026