Obituary of John Deodato

Deodato, John of Paterson at rest in Paterson on May 21, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Eleanore (nee Lerro). Father of Derrick Deodato, David Deodato, Dorinda Bullaro, and Darcel Francia. Brother of Angelo Deodato Jr., Josephine Clark, and the late Joseph Deodato. Dear friend of Virginia Longo. Son in law of Josephine Lerro. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard RC Church, Paterson at 10:00 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com OBITUARY John Deodato age 74 of Paterson died Friday. Born in Paterson, NJ he lived lifelong in Paterson. He was a self-employed mason/contractor for John Deodato Inc., Paterson, NJ. He owned Haledon Heights Realty, North Haledon, NJ. Mr. Deodato was a member and president of the Italian Circle of Paterson. which he built as well. He was a member of St. Anthonys Leisure Club, Paterson, NJ. He attended the Franklin Pleasure Club, Paterson. He was a former parishioner of St. Anthonys R.C. Church, Paterson, NJ. Preceeding him in death was his wife: Eleanore (nee Lerro) And a brother: Joseph Deodato Survivors include 2 sons: Derrick Deodato of Glen Rock, NJ David Deodato of Paterson, NJ 2 daughters: Dorinda Bullaro of Glen Rock, NJ Darcel Francia of Wyckoff, NJ A sister: Josephine Clark of Los Angeles, CA A brother: Angelo Deodato Jr. of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ His mother in law: Josephine Lerro And a dear friend: Virginia Longo Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa is in charge of arrangements.