John V.

Celidonio

John Vincent Celidonio of Cliffside Park has passed away at the age of 84 on Tuesday August 14th. John was a loving and devoted father. He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 60 years, Alice (nee Thorsen), children June Steitz, John and his wife Karen, Judy Scalabrin and her husband Ernie; Grandchildren Jessica Dodge, Kristen, Shaina, Ernest John, Rebecca, Crystal and Sara; Brothers Robert and Donald, Sister Eva, Son-in-law Warren Dodge as well as many nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by daughter Jayne, sisters Connie, Dottie and Helen, and brother Joe. Born in Manhattan, John grew up in Fairview before settling in Cliffside Park for the past 59 years. He had his own painting contracting business for many years. He was also a long time usher at the Meadowlands Sports Complex John served his country in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Cliffside Park Board of Education from 1972 to 1984. John touched many lives - those of his family, friends, players who he coached and coworkers to name but a few. John always treated people with warmth, kindness and humor and of course a smile. Visitation will take place at the A.K. Macagna Funeral Home on Thursday, August 16 from 7-9 PM and on Friday, August 17 from 2 to 4 PM and from 7 to 9 PM. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, August 18 at 10am at the Funeral Home. Entombment to follow at the St. Joseph's Mausoleum in Hackensack, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Amyloidosis Foundation www.Amyloidosis.org