Obituary of Paolo Pitasi

PAOLO PITASI, of Hackensack , died on Thursday March 26, 2009, at his home, at the age of 84 years. Born in Pellegrino , Italy , he came to this country in 1966. Prior to retiring in 1990, he worked for The International Labors Union Local #34 in Hackensack for over 25 years. He was a parishioner of St. Francis R.C. Church in Hackensack . Beloved husband for over 60 years to Domenica (nee Gramuglia). Loving father of Francesco Antonio Pitasi of Hackensack and Catherine Oliveri and her husband Frank of Hackensack. Cherished grandfather of Carmelo, Paul and Concetta and great grandfather of Gabriella and Cristina. Dearest brother of Vincenzo Pitasi and his wife Rosina of Italy, Giovanna Careri of Little Ferry, Rosa Romeo and her husband Vincenzo of Italy and the late Carmelo and Dominic Pitasi. Paolo is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 31st, at Saint Francis R.C. Church, 50 Lodi Street, Hackensack , at 10:00 AM with entombment following at Hackensack Cemetery , Hackensack . Visiting will be on Monday from 2 – 4 & 7 - 9 PM.