Ernesto

Veltri

Ernesto Veltri, 96, of Cliffside Park, NJ died peacefully on August 28, 2026. He was surrounded by his family. He was born May 20, 1930 in Belmonte Calabro, Italy to Andrea and Anna Maria (Pellegrini). He married Teresina Pate in April 1950. They emigrated to the United States in November 1955 with their children. They lived with the Pate family in Manhattan until moving to Cliffside Park in 1963. He worked as a baker until establishing a bread delivery route, which he operated until 1985.

Ernesto was renowned for his hard work and generosity. He enjoyed life through gardening, making wine, raising canaries, and visiting family across the world.

He is survived by his three daughters Maria Gentile (John), Mirella Jaber Carrion (Marco), and Ersina Jacques (Alan), 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife, parents, three brothers, two sisters, and one son-in-law (Mohammed).

Funeral services to include:

Visitation at AK Macagna Funeral Home on Tuesday September 8, 3:00-8:00pm.

Mass at The Church of the Epiphany on Wednesday September 9, 9:30am

Internment at Madonna Mausoleum to follow.