Obituary of Gilbert J Fronzaglia

Fronzaglia, Gilbert J. "Gil" age 83 of Upper Saddle River at rest in Ridgewood on May 4, 2014. Beloved husband of the former Louise Saveriano of Upper Saddle River. Loving Father of Kathleen Alpart of Ridgewood, Donna Lefer of Paramus, Laura Le Gassic and her husband Pat of Washington Twnsp., Nancy Schianchi of Upper Saddle River and Gil Fronzaglia and his wife Alli of Boulder, CO. Dear Grandfather of Kelly Schianchi, Andrew & Matthew Lefer, Patrick Le Gassic and Isabel Fronzaglia. Brother of Donald Fronzaglia of Lakeview, Mass., Joseph Fronzaglia of Montville, Anthony Fronzaglia of Hamburg and the late Rae Fronzaglia (1989). Son of the late Vittorio and Desolina (nee Bellisario) Fronzaglia. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Born in Lorraine, Ohio, he lived in Paterson and Saddle Brook before moving to Upper Saddle River ten years ago. He was a Self Employed Contractor in tile and carpet installation for many years before retiring in 1994. Mr. Fronzaglia was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church, Ridgewood. He enjoyed Sunday dinner with his family. He enjoyed going to Lake Sacandaga, in the Adirondacs, N.Y. as well as going to Saratoga Track. He was a member of the Saddle Brook Card Club, and he was an avid bowler. He also enjoyed scetching and painting. He enjoyed travelling to the west, as well as going on cruises and going to Atlantic City. He was a fan of Big Band music. Most of all, he cherished the time spent with his five Grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Thursday at 10:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church, Ridgewood at 10:45 AM. Committal to follow at Cedar Lawn Crematory, Paterson. Friends may visit Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN. 38105 would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.