PINTO, Diana C. (nee Brodhead), age 73, a lifelong resident of Garfield, died on December 11, 2012. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Belmont Garden Seniors, Garfield. She is predeceased by her parents, Claude and Diana Broadhead who were the owners of Diana’s Luncheonette, her former husband, Francis Thomas Pinto, and her brother, William Brodhead. She is survived by five daughters, Corrine Pinto, Francine Capozzoli and her husband Dominick, Diana Pinto, Claudia Derrig and her husband Robert, and Pauline Famularo and her husband Anthony, and two sons, Phillip and his wife Kim, and Francis and his wife Debbie. Grandmother of Shayne, Jessica, Robert Jr., Kayla, Breanna, Jennifer, Francis Jr., Megan, Sherra, Jordan, Ashley, Brad, Joanna, and Gabriella, and great-grandmother of Jenna, Alexis, Cassandra, Sianna, Heaven, Jayla, Zion, Brianna, and Lilliana. Visiting Saturday 3:30 – 6 pm at the Aloia Funeral Home with a 5:30 pm chapel service. Private Cremation. In lieu of flowers the family is accepting memorial donations. The Pinto family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Donato Muscio
MUSCIO, Donato, age 88, of Garfield, died on December 12, 2012. Born in Lavallo, Italy, he lived there for 26 years before moving to Garfield 62 years ago. He was a Tool and Dye Maker, a parishioner of Mt. Virgin Church, and in the Italian Army during WWII. He is predeceased by his wife Maria. He is survived by his daughter Mary Force. Funeral Arrangements to follow.
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Linda Scannella
SCANNELLA, Linda, age 55, of Wayne, died on December 16, 2012. Born in Paterson, she lived there for 15 years, Passaic Park for 20 years, and Wayne the past 20 years. She was a secretary for Montgomery Engineering Co., in West Caldwell, and then Sore Testing in Cedar Grove before retiring. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel R.C. Church in Passaic. She is predeceased by her mother, Mary Scannella in 1981. She is survived by her father, Salvatore Scannella and his lady friend Dolores Schank, a brother, Thomas Scannella and his wife Marsha, and two nieces, Lisa Perrucci and Dana Scannella. The funeral is Wednesday, December 19, 2012, arriving at 10:45 am at Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, Garfield for an 11 am mass. Private Cremation. The Scannella family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Samuel Gilkeson
GILKESON, SAMUEL, III, age 52, of Philadelphia, PA, died on December 16, 2012. He is predeceased by his mother, Carol Gilkeson who died on July 18, 2012. He is survived by a sister, Kristen Gilkeson, two brothers, James Gilkeson, and Eric Gilkeson, a niece, Kacey, and a nephew, Nikolai. All services were privately held by the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences visit aloiafuneral.com
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Christine Miller
MILLER, Christine, age 48, of Garfield, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. Born in Hoboken, NJ to Lawrence and Maryann Stevens (nee Derasmo), Christine graduated from Sparta High School and The Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. With a flair for fashion, Christine’s 20 year retail and merchandising career spanned the tri-state area where she managed stores selling women’s designer clothing, jewelry, and accessories. Most recently, she worked as a teacher’s aide for the Garfield Board of Education Preschool in Garfield, NJ. After a fearless bout with metastatic breast cancer, Christine is survived by her husband, James of 18 years; her precious 11-year-old son, Jack; her stepsons, Joshua and Matthew; her parents, Lawrence and Maryann; her mother-in-law, Florence Miller; her sisters: Tricia and her husband Mark, and Jennifer and her husband Brian; her sister-in-law Deborah and her husband Jay. She is predeceased by her father-in-law David Miller in 2012. Christine was a loving and devoted aunt to Alexandra, Robert, Kenneth, Gabrielle, Daniel, Isabella and Mia. She will be remembered fondly by friends, relatives, business associates, and the townspeople of Garfield who supported her faithfully throughout her illness. Visiting Friday 2-8 pm at the Aloia Funeral Home with a 7:30 pm chapel service. Private Creamtion. In lieu of flowers donations can be made directly to the Garfield Boys and Girls Club www.bgcgarfield.org/content/make-donation. The Miller family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Annette F. Fiore
FIORE, Annette F. (nee Megaro), age 61, of Elmwood Park, died on December 20, 2012. Born in Passaic, she was raised in Garfield for 21 years living in Elmwood Park for 40 years. She worked in the accounts receivable department at Oxford University Press in Fair Lawn for 10 years, and then stayed home after getting married to take care of her family. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, James Fiore, two sons, Anthony Fiore and his wife Jessica, and Todd Fiore and his partner Logan Green, a granddaughter, Gianna Fiore, and two brothers, Thomas Megaro and his wife Susan, and Daniel Megaro and his wife Nancy. She is predeceased by her parents Daniel and Mary Megaro. Visiting Saturday 2-4 pm at the Aloia Funeral Home with a 3:30 pm chapel service. Private Cremation. In lieu of flowers the family is accepting donations for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Fiore family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Margaret Fusco
FUSCO, Margaret (Nee Messineo), age 99, of Mahwah, died on December 26, 2012. Born and raised in Lodi for 73 years, she lived in Mahwah the past 26 years. She was past-president of the Lodi Women’s Club, and former Brownie Leader and parishioner of St. Joseph’s Church, Lodi. She is predeceased by her husband, Michael in 1994, her son, Salvatore Fusco in 1985, and her grandson, Michael Fusco in 1992. She is survived by her daughter, Elaine Cotugno and her husband Gerald, her daughter-in-law, Rosemarie Fusco, a brother, Sebastian “Ben” Messineo, four grandchildren, DebraAnn Kirk, Anthony Cotugno, David Cotugno, and Brian Fusco, and six great-grandchildren, Jessica, Ashley, Amanda, Jerry, Annabella, and Gianna. The funeral is Saturday, December 29, 2012, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 9 am followed by a 10 am mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Lodi. Interment St. Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi. Visiting Friday 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers the family is accepting donations for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Fusco family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Sarah Brunetti
BRUNETTI, Sarah (nee LaCorte), age 94, a lifelong resident of Garfield, passed away on December 30, 2012. Sarah worked for 24 years as a clerk in the City of Garfield Tax Assessor’s office retiring in 1983. In her early career she worked as a seamstress. Sarah always said “In life we are making memories”, always putting her children first. Her strengths were her unconditional love, wisdom, compassion, and perseverance to overcome any obstacle, including the death of her husband at age 39. Her goal, stated over and over, was that each of her children graduate from college. Not only did each of her children graduate from college, but all went on to successful careers in teaching, law, business and medicine. She had boundless generosity for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her brothers and sisters, and for all she met. As difficult a life as she had, working day and night to sustain her children, she always said “count your blessings.” In her usual unselfish way, she attributed all she hoped to be and achieve to her mother and her faith in God. While thinking of her children, she never complained about her circumstances, making sacrifice after sacrifice for each of them. Sarah lived in this world with love for all. She is predeceased by her husband Leo John Brunetti, Sr. in 1958, four sisters, and six brothers. She is survived by five sons, Dr. Louis Leo (Kathey) Brunetti, Frank Leo (Nancy) Brunetti, Leo John (Donna) Brunetti, Jr., Jon Leo Brunetti, Wally Leo (Lillian) Brunetti, and two daughters, Kathi (Frank) DiPiazza and Rory (Brian) Shortino. Loving grandmother of Tara, Joseph, Frank, Victor, Matthew, Jacqueline, Caitlin, Sara, and Leo III, and great-grandmother of Nina, Vincent, and Ava. Her funeral is Thursday, January 3, 2013, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 9 am followed by a 10 am mass at Most Holy Name RC Church, Garfield. Entombment St. Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi. Visiting Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Villa Marie Claire Hospice. The Brunetti family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Martin R. Benante, Sr.
BENANTE, Martin R., Sr., age 87, a lifelong resident of Garfield, died on January 7, 2013. He was an Army Veteran and he retired as the General Manager of R.A.L. Plumbing Supply, Passaic in 1986 after working in the plumbing industry for over 40 years. He was a parishioner of Mt. Virgin Church and a member of the 20th Century Athletic Association. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Agnes (nee Hendricks), a son, Martin R. Benante, Jr. and his wife Elaine, two daughters, JoAnne Garofalo and her husband James, and Marion Gulli and her husband Frank, seven grandchildren, Sam and his wife Jennifer, Janis, Meaghan and her husband Nathan, Jillian and her husband Alan, Martin, Frank, and Daniel, and six great-grandchildren, Alexa, Kayla, Angelica, Ava, Myles, and Preston. He is predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Josephine Benante, and a sister, Mary Mazzoloni. The funeral is Friday, January 11, 2013, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 10 am followed by a 11 am mass at Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, Garfield. Interment St. Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi. Visiting Thursday 4 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made for the American Diabetes Association and Mt. Virgin Church. The Benante family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Vincent S. D’Arrigo
D’ARRIGO, Vincent S., age 81, of Park Ridge, formerly of Garfield and Passaic, died on January 10, 2013. He worked as a salesman for 40 years retiring from A.W. Meyer, Ridgefield Park, in 1995. He was an army veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Holy Name Cadets from 1939 – 1952 where he was a drum sergeant, the Holy Name Cadets Alumni Association, the Garfield Lunch Social Club, and formerly a member of the Garfield Elks. Vinny has been active in volunteering and fundraising for the Holy Name Cadets for the past 73 years. He is predeceased by his wife Lucille. He is survived by a daughter, Donna D’Arrigo, two sons, Joseph and his wife Cathy, and Frank and his wife Lauren,, two sisters, Jean Mobilia and Rosemarie “Babe” Giordano, and four grandchildren, Allison, Anthony, Kimberly, and Lucy. The funeral is Tuesday, January 15, 2013, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 10:30 am followed by a 11:30 am chapel service. Interment St. Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi. Visiting Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Cadets www.yea.org The D’Arrigo family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Stanley J. Szewczyk
SZEWCZYK, Stanley J., Jr., age 70, of Fair Lawn, died on January 13, 2013. Born in Passaic, he lived in Lodi for 28 years and Fair Lawn the past 42 years. He was in the Army National Guard during the Newark Riots in 1967, and he worked for Thermo Electric Company, Saddle Brook, for 46 years retiring in 2008 as the supervisor. He is survived by two daughters, Renee Deschenes and Cheryl Szewczyk, his former wife, Barbara Cornell, a brother, Richard, a granddaughter, Amanda, and one great-granddaughter on the way. Visiting Wednesday evening 7-9 pm with an 8:30 pm chapel service. Private Cremation. In lieu of flowers the family is accepting mass cards and donations to the American Cancer Society. The Szewczyk family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Giuseppe S. Di Salvo
Di SALVO, Giuseppe S., age 75, of Garfield, died on January 12, 2013. Born in Marineo, Sicily-Italy, he lived there for 32 years moving to Garfield for 43 years ago. He worked at Buitoni Food Company in South Hackensack for 21 years retiring in 1990, he was a parishioner of Mt. Virgin Church, Garfield, and a member of the Sacred Heart Society Prayer Group, the St. Ciro Society, and the San Pio Prayer Group all of Garfield. He is predeceased by his parents Maria Lucia and Francesco Di Salvo. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Maria Anna (Nee Lo Faso), three sons, Franco, Giuseppe, and Maurizio and his wife Antonella, a daughter, Maria Leone and her husband Anthony, two grandchildren, Anthony V. and Anabella, a brother, Antonio and his wife Rosaria, and two sisters, Francesca Spinella and her husband Epifanio, and Concetta Di Salvo and her husband Franco. The funeral is Wednesday, January 16, 2013, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 8 am followed by a 9 am mass at Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, Garfield. Entombment St. Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi. Visiting Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The Di Salvo family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Elizabeth Perry
PERRY, Elizabeth (nee DeCarlo), age 72, of Garfield, died on January 14, 2013. She is predeceased by her husband, Robert Perry, a brother, Anthony DeCarlo, and two sisters, Rosemarie Saltzer and Libby Panieczko. She is survived by three brothers, Vincent DeCarlo, Alfred DeCarlo, Jr., and Jerry DeCarlo, and a sister, Florence O’Connor. Memorial Service to be announced. The Perry family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Anna Repasy
REPASY, ANNA (nee Peters), age 83, of Garfield, died on January 18, 2013. Born in Yonkers, NY, she lived there for 14 years, Lodi for 14 years, and Garfield the past 55 years. She started her career with as a Western Union operator, she then worked part-time for Bergen Wire and Rope Co, in Lodi for many years, and ending her career as a book keeper for Bergen Regional Medical Center in Paramus for 15 years. She was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Assumption RC Slovak Church, Passaic. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Frank P. in 2011, and her sister, Helen Olko. She is survived by two sons, Frank P. Repasy, Jr. and his wife Marlene, and Michael J. Repasy and his wife Rose, and four grandchildren, Duane and his wife Joann, Christopher, Anna, and Emily.
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Carmelo Patti
PATTI, Carmelo, age 82, of Warwick, NY, died on January 19, 2013. Born in Santo Stefano di Camastra, Sicily-Italy, he lived there for 26 years, Hawthorne for 30 years, Toms River for 5 years, and Warwick for 3 years. He owned and operated C. Patti Electroplating in Newark, NJ for 30 years retiring in 1999, and he was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, Garfield. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Josephine (nee Frasca), two sons, Joseph and his wife Christine, and Carmen, two daughters, Maria Christensen and her husband Rich, and Joanna Patti, 10 grandchildren, Joseph Jr., Krystal and her husband Evan, John Jr., Timothy, Hailey, Logan, Tony, Douglas, Victoria, and Brittany, two brothers, Anthony and Philip, and a sister, Margaret Buck. He is predeceased by his son John Patti in 2010, and his brother, Santo Patti in 2012. Visiting Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Aloia Funeral Home with an 8:30 pm chapel service. Entombment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Saddle Brook. In lieu of flowers the family is accepting donations. The Patti family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Phyllis Benanti
BENANTI, Phyllis (Nee Cuccia), age 86, of Saddle Brook, died on January 23, 2013. Born in Garfield, she lived there for 66 years and Saddle Brook the past 20 years. She was employed as a book keeper for the Garfield Trust Company, she was a parishioner of Our Lady of Sorrows, and a member of the Rosary Society, Garfield AARP, Garfield Women’s Club, and the Garfield Holy Name Seniors. She is predeceased by her parents, Jerry and Anna Cuccia, and her sister, Nancy Cuccia in 2012. She is survived by her husband of 60 years John, a son, Vincent Benanti and his wife Cathy, a daughter, Barbara Cassella and her husband Carl, four grandchildren, Joseph and his wife Mallory, Nicholas and his wife Martha, John, and Meredith, and a great-granddaughter, Grace Kay. The funeral is Saturday, January 26, 2013, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 8 am followed by a 9 am mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Garfield. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Saddle Brook. Visiting Thursday and Friday 5 to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers the family is accepting donations for the Interfaith Food Pantry. The Benanti family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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John I. Cuccia
CUCCIA, John I., age 69, of Elmwood Park, died on January 24, 2013. He was born and raised in Garfield and Lodi moving to Elmwood Park 42 years ago. He was a custodian for the Paramus Board of Education for 13 years retiring in 2006, a member of the NJEA, and the Hasbrouck Heights Elks Lodge . Previously, he was a tile setter for the Tile Layers Union Local 52 in NY for 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Joanne (nee LaTorre), his mother, Mary Cuccia, a son, John P. Cuccia and his wife Laura, a daughter, Dina Smiley and her husband Johann, and two grandchildren, John Ryan and Nicholas. He is predeceased by his father John P. in 2006. The funeral is Monday, January 28, 2013, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 11 am followed by a 12 pm mass at Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, Garfield. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Saddle Brook. Visiting Sunday 3 to 6 pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Rosary Hill Home. The Cuccia family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Eileen Corcoran
CORCORAN, Eileen (nee Murphy), age 59, of Garfield, formerly of Carlstadt and Rockville Centre, NY, died on January 24, 2013. She was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, and a member of the Garfield AARP. She is predeceased by a sister, Sheila Kileen and a brother William C. Murphy. She is survived by two sons, Rocco Salerno and Shawn Corcoran, four daughters, Melissa Salerno-Passenti, Natolie Salerno, Amanda Whittmeyer, and Caitlin Marie Corcoran, and four grandchildren, Caleb, Aiden, Alyssa,and Lennon. Dear sister of Michael Murphy, Frank Murphy, Shawn Murphy, Kevin Murphy, Patricia Dewelde, Maureen Morosco, Kathy Whittmeyer, and Mara Colleen Crowley. The funeral is Tuesday, January 29, 2013 arriving at Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church at 10:45 am followed by an 11 am mass. Private Cremation. Visiting Monday 7 to 9 pm. The Corcoran family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Thomas “Dip” Di Piazza, Jr.
DI PIAZZA, Thomas Jr. “Dip”, 84, of Lodi, died on January 28, 2013. Born in Garfield, he lived there for 27 years before settling in Lodi 57 years ago. He was Army Veteran of the Korean War where he served as a medic, and a former member of the Lodi VFW. He worked for the Ford Motor Company in Teterboro and for the Borough of Lodi for 25 years retiring in 1986, he was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Church, Lodi, and a member of the United Auto Workers Union and the I.L.G.W.U. – Passaic Local. He is predeceased by his wife of 59 years Rene (nee Belli) on July 1, 2012, and his son, Joseph DiPiazza in 1995. He is survived by two sons, Robert DiPiazza, and Thomas DiPiazza, III and his wife Michelle, two daughters, Diane DiPiazza, and Susan Manno and her husband Craig, 7 grandchildren, Joseph, Jodi, Gia, Craig Jr. Joseph, Bella, and Michael, and a sister, RoseMarie Allotta and her husband Mario. Thomas was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend. The funeral is Thursday, January 31, 2013 arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 8:30 am followed by a 9:30 am mass at St. Francis de Sales RC Church, Lodi. Interment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The DiPiazza family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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Ciro Maneri
MANERI, Ciro, age 89, of Garfield, died on January 29, 2013. Born in Marineo, Sicily-Italy, he lived there for 43 years settling in Garfield 46 years ago. He was a mason for Kerr Company in Elmwood Park, a parishioner of Mt. Virgin Church, and a member of the St. Ciro Society in Garfield. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Concetta (nee Salerno), a son, Francesco and his wife Joann, a daughter, Carmela Cangialosi and her husband Carmelo, seven grandchildren, Danielle, Roberto and his wife Michele, Stephanie, Melissa, Jessica, Angela, and Frankie, a great-grandson, Mathew, and a sister, Graziella Spirio. He is predeceased by two brothers, Salvatore and Giacchino Maneri, and three sisters, Maria Pernice, Rosa Rainieri, and Giuseppina Maneri. The funeral is Friday, February 1, 2013, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 8 am followed by a 9 am mass at Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, Garfield. Entombment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Saddle Brook. Visiting Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. The Maneri family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com
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