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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Martin R. Benante, Sr.
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