Sabina DeCandia Rubbinaccio

Sabina DeCandia Rubbinaccio, 91, of Tinton Falls, New Jersey, passed away on April 30th, after a long life shaped by family, work, and the experiences she gathered over many decades. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, Sabina was raised among close family and friendships that stayed with her throughout her life. Those early years formed the foundation of a life rooted in family connections and enduring relationships. On July 6, 1957, she married her high school sweetheart, Joseph Rubbinaccio. Their marriage spanned more than 50 years, during which they raised their family in Secaucus before relocating to Tinton Falls in 1994, where Sabina spent the later years of her life. Travel became a meaningful part of Sabina’s adulthood, especially through her many years working at Travel Weekly. Her career allowed her to visit destinations around the world and experience different cultures. Among the many places she traveled, a trip to Africa stood out, including a memorable hot air balloon ride over the landscape. She especially enjoyed recounting her adventures and sharing stories from those experiences. Closer to home, Sabina enjoyed time at the beach and often gravitated toward the ocean where she enjoyed many summers over the years. At home, Sabina had a lasting interest in classic films and Hollywood’s golden age. She enjoyed revisiting old movies and actors and was known for her strong memory of details from another era. Family remained central throughout Sabina’s life. She was deeply proud of her daughters and the lives they built, and as a grandmother, she took pleasure being present in her grandchildren’s lives. She loved attending their sporting events and cherished time spent cooking with them, along with celebrating important milestones such as engagements, weddings, and personal achievements. She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her family, who shared a lifetime of memories with her. Sabina is survived by her daughters, Debra Rose Rubbinaccio Altomare and Dana Rubbinaccio Pak, and Dana’s husband, Chris/Song Pak; and her grandchildren, Darian Leigh Altomare and her partner Benjamin Cotta, Joelle Rae Altomare, Carly Reid Altomare and her husband Matthew Verga, Cameron Joseph Pak and his fiancé Suzanne DeGuire, and Kyle Christopher Pak. A Memorial Celebration will be held on Tuesday May 5, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Bongarzone Funeral Home.

Sabina DeCandia Rubbinaccio

July 5, 1934 - April 30, 2026