Obituary of Nicola Barbato

Barbato, Nicola age 86 of Totowa at rest in Totowa on June 11, 2013. Beloved husband of the former Carmela Strangis of Totowa. Loving father of Anthony Barbato and his wife Katheryn of Michigan and Elaine Vigorita and her husband Michael of Totowa. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Anthony and Gianna Barbato and Alexa Rae Vigorita. Dear brother of Joseph Barbato and his wife Giovanna of Paterson and Rosario Lauro of Italy. Cousin of Tobia Barbato and his wife Ninette of Staten Island, NY. Survivors include many nieces and nphews. Born in Montoro Inferiore, Prov. di Avellino, Italy, he came to the United States in 1959 residing in Paterson, before moving to Totowa. He was employed at Bomont Industries, Totowa before retiring. Mr. Barbato was a parishioner of St. James R.C. Church, Totowa, and a member of the Italian American Club, Totowa. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa on Friday at 8:45 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. James R.C. Church, Totowa at 9:30 AM. Entombment at Laurel Grove Cemetery Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may visit Thursday 4-8 PM. Donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org) would be appreciated.