Grace M. Tolotta, 72, of Phillipsburg, died Sunday, August 18, 1996 in her home.

She had worked in the housekeeping department of the Hunterdon Developmental Center, Clinton for about 10 years, retiring in 1985. She had formerly worked as a sewing machine operator for the Strongwear Pants Factory, which later became Mr. Pants in Easton. She had also assisted her husband in his business at Tolotta Bros. Shoe Repair on Heckman St., Phillipsburg.

Born October 8, 1923 in Phillipsburg, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Marietta Boscia Boscia.

She was a member of St. Philip and St. James Catholic Church, Phillipsburg.

Her husband, Albert died in 1975.

Survivors include two sons, Joseph A. And Anthony J., with whom she resided and three grandchildren.

Services will be held 10:15 AM Wednesday, from the Noto-Wynkoop Funeral Home, 289 South Main St., Phillipsburg. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:45 AM Wednesday in St. Philip and St. James Catholic Church, 426 South Main St., Phillipsburg. Burial will be in St. Philip and St. James Cemetery, Greenwich Twp.. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM in the funeral home.

The family requests memorial contribution to the family in care of Joseph A. Tolotta, 655 Columbus Ave., Phillipsburg, NJ 08865.