Joseph A. Garofalo, 83, of Norwood, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Frances (nee Arcury). Cherished father of Marianna Perry and her husband Ben (B.J.) of Oakland and Vincent and his wife Colleen of East Brunswick. Adored grandfather of Melissa, Ryan, Jenna, Joseph, Sarah and Tyler. Dearest brother of Frances D’Andrea of Norwood.
Joseph was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a professor of textile science at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC for over 40 years and had been a trustee and treasurer of the Federal Teachers’ Credit Union as well as treasurer of the United Federation of Teachers.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception RC Church, Norwood with entombment to follow at Madonna Mausoleum, Fort Lee. Visiting hours are Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale (201-767-3050).
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the U.C.E. Scholarship Fund in memory of Joseph Garofalo, 227 West 27th Street, NY, NY 10001.
www.pizzifuneralhome.com