John R. Fanelli, 84, of Norwood, formerly of the Bronx, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Beloved husband of Roxanne (nee Motta). Loving father of Frank A. Fanelli and his wife Cristina of Norwood, and Salvatore Fanelli and his wife Marianne of Campbell Hall, NY. Cherished grandfather of Anthony, Virginia, John, and Francesca. Dearest brother of Joseph Fanelli and his wife Florence, and Jerry Fanelli and his wife Marie. Devoted brother-in-law of Maria Zarrella and her late husband Giuseppe, Carmela Arena and her husband Michael, Josephine Rusciano and her husband Vincent, Margaret Mazza and her husband Giuseppe, John Motta and his wife Vera, Maria Rosaria Ribaudo and her husband Tony, and uncle to many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
A US Army veteran of the Korean War, John was retired from the New York Transit Authority after 30+ years of dedicated work. Upon moving to New Jersey he enjoyed reading and was a crossing guard in Norwood for over 20 years. John was also a dedicated usher for Immaculate Conception Church in Norwood for over 25 years. He loved being surrounded by his family and watching the New York Yankees.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, December 20, at 9:30AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp. Visiting hours are Friday, December 19, from 4PM to 9PM at the Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).
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