Obituary of Martino Convertino

Convertino, Martino age 72 of Woodland Park at rest in Paterson on March 24, 2016. Beloved husband of Nuccia (nee Demontis) Convertino of Woodland Park. Loving father of Stefano Convertino and his wife Daniela of Fairfield, and Peter Convertino of Woodland Park. Dear grandfather of Brianna Convertino and Stefano M. Convertino. Dear brother of Mimma Ruscigno and her husband Nino of Totowa and the late Carmela Campanella, Maria Convertino, Beatrice Convertino, Giuseppina Morelli, Joe Convertino, Comasia Maggi and Lucia Veneziano. Martino is also survived by many nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and many cousins. Born in Alberobello, Prov. di Bari, Italy. He lived there until 1970 and served as a "carabinieri" for seven years, before coming to the United States and settling in Woodland Park. He was a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union 464A for nearly 41 years and served as the Meat Department Manager in several retail locations for Grand Union and Stop & Shop until his retirement in 2011. He enjoyed playing soccer and was a coach with the West Paterson Boys Club Soccer Association for many years. He enjoyed traveling to Italy with his family to visit relatives and friends. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Thursday at 8:45 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. James R.C. Church, Totowa at 9:30 AM. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may visit Wednesday 4:00 - 8:00 PM. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.