Angela M. Vala (née Auletta), 91, of Dumont, NJ, entered into eternal life on September 4, 2025.  Predeceased by her beloved husband, Michael Vala (2012).  Loving mother of Nancy Vala and her wife Lorraine Trestka, Renee Vala, Michele West and her husband Daniel, Michael Vala and his wife Caroline.  Cherished grandmother of Shawn and his wife Darla, Anthony, Samantha and her husband Matthew, Michael, Isabel, Daniel, and Sophia, and great-grandmother of Alayna and Serena.

Angela was born in the Bronx, NY to Rose (née Tofano) and Anthony Auletta.  Angela was a chiropractic assistant with Dr. Morreale of Tenafly for many years, prior to retiring.

Angela was famous for her Italian Christmas Eve celebrations. Everyone looked forward to getting one of her Christmas cookie platters. She always made extra of everything so each of her children and grandchildren could take home “a little something”.  Her “pizza” was the one thing we all waited for. She loved spending time with her family and looked forward to going out to eat whenever she got the chance. She was awesome with a needle – loved to sew, crochet and needlepoint, as evidenced by all her works at home. She will be missed by all who love her, but she is back in the arms of her husband Mike, where she wanted to be.

A celebration of Angela’s life will take place on Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Frech-McKnight Funeral Home, 161 Washington Avenue, Dumont.  A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM.  Angela will be entombed with her husband at Garden of Memories, Washington Township.