Loraine (Ronnie) DeMatteo, age 83, of Perth Amboy, NJ, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on January 27, 2026.

Born in Sewaren, NJ, she resided in Perth Amboy for 76 years. She was a graduate of Samuel E. Shull Grammar School and Perth Amboy High School, Class of 1960. After raising her children, Loraine was employed by Margaretten & Company for 15 years and later retired from the Law Firm of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer after working there for 25 years.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, John DeMatteo; mother and father, Josephine Martino and Nicholas Martino; and sister-in-law, Janet Martino.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Monia DeMatteo; Dawn DelRiccio and her husband, Vincent DelRiccio; grandsons Vincent DelRiccio and his wife Stephanie DelRiccio, and Nicholas DelRiccio; brother Ralph Martino; nephew David Martino; niece Shelly Martino and her children.

Loraine's greatest moments were spent with her loving husband, daughters, and grandsons. She was a devoted member of the Good Shepherd Parish Church; President of Holy Rosary PTA; treasurer and member of the Holy Rosary (Good Shepherd) Ladies Guild; devoted member and vice president of the Good Shepherd Seniors of which she enjoyed many years; and the treasurer of the Perth Amboy Woman's Club. Her favorite hobbies were attending the many activities and events of the seniors, reading, and spending time with her family.

Visitation will take place between the hours of 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Flynn and Son / Mitruska Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave., Fords, NJ 08863. Funeral services will begin Saturday morning at 9:30 am followed by a procession to Most Holy Rosary of Good Shepherd Parish for a 10 am funeral liturgy. Entombment will follow in St. James Mausoleum, Woodbridge, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Loraine's memory may be made out to Hackensack Meridian Hospice, 80 James St., Edison, NJ 08818.