Isabella Café, who was described as both a talented singer and pianist, died suddenly Thursday night.
Visiting hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road in Westwood, (201) 664-0292.The funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of the Assumption, 29 Jefferson Ave. in Emerson.
The oldest of three children, Isabella turned 17 on Oct. 3.
Those who knew the 11th-grader called her beautiful and talented.
"She came from a wonderful family," one parent said.
"She was a great kid, always smiling and polite," said another. "Played the piano, sang like a bird and acted in all the school plays and was an altar server. "It is heartbreaking."
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