Obituary of John H Whitney

Whitney, John "Jack" H. age 87 of Totowa at rest in Paterson on March 16, 2015. Born in Totowa, he was a lifelong resident. Mr. Whitney was the President of Mahwah Savings & Loan, Mahwah, for many years before retiring in 1987. He was a WW II Navy veteran, receiving the Victory Medal and the American Theater Medal. He was a member of the American Legion Post #227, Totowa. Jack was a parishioner of St. James R.C. Church, Totowa, and a member of the St. James Knights of Columbus Council #6174. Mr. Whitney was a Totowa Boro Councilman from 1965-1980, serving as the Totowa Police Commissioner, and a member of the Planning Board. He established an animal shelter for the Boro of Totowa. Beloved husband of Antoinette "Nettie" (nee Zaccaria) Whitney of Totowa. Loving Father of John H. Whitney & his wife, Chris Carol of Clifton and Donald B. Whitney & his wife, Cynthia of Brooklyn, NY. Devoted grandfather of Dr. Christian Whitney & his wife, Irene of Greenwich, Ct. Caring great grandfather of Alexa & Olivia Whitney. Jack is survived by many nieces and nephews, and his 3 beloved cats, Mommy Cat, Tommy Cat, & Gracie. 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 RC Church, Totowa at 9:30 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may visit Thursday 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the North Shore Animal League, 25 Davis Avenue, Port Washington, N.Y. 11050 would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.