Obituary of John Cangro

Cangro, John age 89, of Wayne, previously of Totowa, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015 at Preakness Healthcare Center. He was born in Lodi on July 24, 1925 and grew up in Garfield and Hasbrouck Heights. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife of fifty-six years, Veronica "Ronnie" (nee Luciano) Cangro. He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Reiher and her husband, Ron of Wayne, his son, John Cangro of Clifton, his daughter, Elaine Baker and her husband, Michael of Totowa; his grandchildren, Jonathan Reiher of Campbell, CA, Michael Baker and his wife, Gabrielle of Oradell, Ryan Baker of Baltimore, MD, John Steven, Tony and Joseph Cangro, and their mother Darcia Cangro, all of Woodland Park, and many loving nieces and nephews. John worked for Curtiss Wright and retired from Mahaffy & Harder Engineering Co. in Totowa. He was a decorated W.W. II Army veteran, having served in the Philippines; a past Commander and member of the VFW Post 10104, Totowa; a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus, St. James Council #6574, Totowa, the Totowa Happy Seniors and the Italian-American Club of Totowa. He enjoyed reading, was an avid woodcarver and enjoyed sharing his carvings with friends and family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Bonaventure R.C. Church, 174 Ramsey Street, Paterson on Thursday at 10:15 AM. Entombment to follow at Laurel Grove Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may visit Wednesday from 3:30-7:30 PM at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa. Donations to Smile Train (www.smiletrain.org) would be appreciated.