Carmine

Gaetano

GAETANO, Carmine Achille, of Cliffside Park, N.J. returned home to the welcoming arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 2, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Carmine was born in Fairview, N.J. and was a lifelong resident of Cliffside Park. Carmine is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Sylvia (nee) Chevrier and his cherished and precious daughter, Pamela Popp, his very-much loved son-in-law Thomas Popp, his adored granddaughters Caroline Popp, Julianne Popp and Sophia Popp of Ridgefield, N.J., his sister, Vincenza (Vera) Chiusano of Ridgefield, N.J. and sister-in-law Dorothy Gaetano of Cliffside Park, N.J. Carmine is also survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends whom he loved and loved him so much in return. Carmine graduated from Cliffside Park High School and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1962. Carmine was employed as an Accounting Manager at United Water-New Jersey for 35 years, retiring in 1997. Carmine was a proud Army Veteran of the Korean War. Carmine was active in his church, St. John the Baptist, Fairview, where over the years he served in many capacities that included, among many, fundraising events; serving as usher every Sunday; and member of the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of the Ridgefield Friends of the Library. Carmine enjoyed cheering for his favorite football team, the NY Giants. Carmine was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Achille Gaetano, sisters Concetta Gaetano, Amelia Gaetano, Madeline Mela and brothers Frank, James and Achille Jr. The family will receive their friends and relatives on Sunday, October 5, 2014 from 3-7pm. at the A.K. Macagna Funeral Home 495 Anderson Avenue Cliffside Park, N.J. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Monday, October 6, 2014 at 11:30am. at St. John the Baptist Church 239 Anderson Avenue Fairview, N.J. Interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Fairview.