Obituary of Francesco Verderame

Verderame, Francesco age 83 of Totowa at rest in Lincoln Park on August 4, 2015. Beloved husband of Concetta (nee Pisacreta) Verderame of Totowa. Loving father of Anna Maria Amato and Sal of Totowa, and Grace Curcio and Ralph of Totowa. Dear grandfather of Mattia, Anthony, Luigi and Frank. Great-grandfather of Juliet and Natalia. Brother of Iolanda, Alessandro, Emma, Virgilio, Michele and the late Costantino. He is also survived by loving brothers in-law and sisters in-law and many nieces and nephews. Born in Serino, Avellino, Italy, he came to the United States in 1969, residing in Paterson, before moving to Totowa in 1987. He was the Owner of Franks Central Tile, Totowa, for twenty five years before retiring in 2007. Mr. Verderame loved spending time at the Roma Club with his friends. He was a musician, playing the clarinet and an avid soccer fan. He enjoyed playing cards, and loved making homemade wine. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Saturday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. James R.C. Church, Totowa at 9:30 AM. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may visit Friday 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.