Obituary of Domenico Damante

Damante, Domenico age 81 of Totowa at rest in Lincoln Parkon July 7, 2013. Beloved husband of the former Rosalia Penna of Totowa. Loving father of Salvatore Damante and his wife Lisa Forman of Mahwah, Joseph Damante and his wife Carmela of North Caldwell, and the late Fabio Damante. Loving grandfather of Rebecca, Allyson, and Joseph Fabio. Brother of Gabriela Gianchino and the late Angelo Damante, Maria Catania, and Gaspare Damante. Domenico is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Born in Scoglitti, Sicily, Italy, he lived in Scoglitti for 40 years before coming to theUnited States and residing inPaterson for 6 years, before finally moving to Totowa. He was a machine operator for Marijon Dyeing & Finishing, East R utherford for 22 years, before retiring in 1993. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Thursday at 10:15 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. James R.C. Church, Totowa at 11:00 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may visit Wednesday 5-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718 Oklahoma City,OK 73123, would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.