Carmelo

Mariano

Carmelo ("Charlie") Mariano was born February 25, 1951 and died suddenly June 16, 2021.  Carmelo was born in Ceramida, Italy to Angela (nee Pillari) and the late Michelangelo Mariano.  He was predeceased by his beloved brother, Antonio.  Carmelo lived in Hackensack and then retired to Lake Ariel, PA.  He worked as a machine operator for Hackensack Water Company, then Suez and owned his own excavation company for several years.  Carmelo enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, reading, traveling and riding his motorcycle.  Beloved father to his daughter Jennifer Kenny and her husband, William, and his son Michael and his wife Debra; devoted grandfather to Max, Liam, Valentina, Olivia, Abigail and Milania.  Beloved brother to Luigi, Joseph and his wife Josephine, Paul and his wife Debra.  Carmelo was loved by his nieces, nephews, a large extended family and many friends.  Visitation is Monday June 21st from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at Macagna Funeral Home, Cliffside Park NJ.  A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday at 10 am at St. Nicholas Church in Palisades Park NJ followed by a private cremation.