Obituary of John J. Montenegro

John J. Montenegro, of South Hackensack, died on Saturday, May 5, 2007, at his home, after a long illness at the age of 83 years. Prior to retiring, he was Fire Inspector for the Hackensack Meadowlands Commission and Chief of the South Hackensack Fire Prevention Bureau for many years. He was a Volunteer member of South Hackensack Fire Company # 2 and served as a two year Chief during his years of service to the community. An Army Veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Hackensack Moose Lodge and the South Hackensack Republican Club. He is survived by his two daughters, Frances Borg of Washington Township and Ginger Montenegro Hadley of Randolph, Massachusetts, two grandchildren, Stephanie and Christopher Borg, two sisters, Josephine Garofalo of South Hackensack, and Carmella Gaeta of Wyckoff and a brother, Anthony Montenegro of Florida. He was predeceased by his parents Giovanni and Francesca Nesci Montenegro, two sisters, Helen Garofalo and Virginia Jury, and two brothers, Louis Montenegro and Arthur Montenegro Sr. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Wednesday, May 9th at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 49 Vreeland Avenue Hackensack, at 12:00 Noon with burial following at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Hackensack. Visiting will be on Monday evening from 7 - 9 PM and Tuesday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Memorial donations to Hospice or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.