Obituary of Biagio Fiorilla

Fiorilla, Biagio "Benny" age 91 of Haledon at rest in Wyckoff on July 19, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Lee (nee D'Abruzzi) Biagio (2011). Loving father of Joseph Fiorilla and his wife Dianne. Adoring grandfather of Nicolle Mancini and Alissa Fiorilla. Doting great-grandfather of Salvatore Mancini, Jr., and Joseph and Vincenzo Mancini. Caring brother of Giuseppe Fiorilla. Dear brother-in-law of Jean Fleming, and John and Lou D'Abruzzi. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. Born in Sicily, Italy he came to the U.S.A. in 1935 residing in Paterson before settling in Haledon. He worked Security for First National Bank, Paterson. He was a W.W. II Army Veteran, where he was wounded in Germany during the Battle of the Bulge and as a result a recipient of the Purple Heart. In addition, he was a parishioner of St. Paul's R.C. Church, Prospect Park. He also enjoyed being with his family, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Paul's R.C. Church, Prospect Park at 10:00 AM. Interment at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to Christian Health Care Center, 301 Sicomac Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481 would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.