Obituary of Kenneth P Brino

Brino, Kenneth P. "Ken" age 79 of Totowa at rest in Paterson on July 13, 2021. Beloved husband of fifty seven years to the former Rose Marie Tufo of Totowa. Loving father of Elena Malinconico of Keyport, Jennifer Brino of Cherry Hill and Joseph Brino and his wife Susan of Maywood. Dear grandfather of James and Jessica Brino and Gabriella and Mia Malinconico. Dear brother of the late Joseph Brino (2016). Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and his beloved pet dog, Sadie. Born in Paterson, he lived in Totowa for most of his life. He was the School Principal of North End Elementary School, Cedar Grove for the past fourteen years of his long time career in education. Mr. Brino was a parishioner and Eucharistic Minister at St. Bonaventure R.C. Church, Paterson. He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa. He coached softball and soccer for the Totowa PAL for many years. He was a member of the Passaic Valley Historical Society. He was an honorary member of Lincoln Fire Company and was their annual Santa. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard. He was an avid collector of Santa figurines. He enjoyed spending time in his West Cape May home. He was also an avid baseball fan. Ken enjoyed spending time with this family, especially his grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Saturday at 8:30 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Bonaventure R.C. Church, Paterson at 9:00 AM. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may visit Friday from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated.