Daniel F. Rosato, 96, of Closter, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013. He was born April 17, 1917. Daniel moved to Cresskill with his beloved late wife of 67 years, Matilda “Millie” and their three sons before settling in Closter.
Loving father of Frank and his wife Pat, Joseph and his wife Sandy and Daniel and his wife Patrice. Cherished grandfather of Steven and his wife Danielle, Nicole, Joseph, Jacqueline and Alicia Mary and great-grandfather of Derrick and Gabriella. Dearest brother of Frank and the late Dominick, Felicia and Filomena “Dolly”. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Daniel was a US Army Air Force Veteran of WWII and was a member of the VFW. He was an inspector for General Motors in NYC for 38 years, retiring in 1974, and then was service writer for Stillman and Hoag Buick in Englewood for 10 years. An avid bowler well in to his 90’s, Daniel also loved playing softball, which he did into his 70’s. He was a true Yankee fan.
A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday 10:00 AM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale with entombment to follow at Garden of Memories, Washington Twp. Visiting hours are Tuesday 4-8 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Villa Marie Claire Hospice, www.VillaMarieClaire.org, in Daniel’s memory would be greatly appreciated.