Peter M

Giannantonio

GIANNANTONIO, Peter M., age 87 , of Palisades Park , NJ died peacefully in his home on Sunday, August 30, 2015. He was one of ten children born to Antonio and Luisa Giannantonio. He is survived by his sister Christine Lischick and brothers Eddie and Gene. Pete is pre-deceased by his sister Phyllis Gentile and brothers Frank, Nick, Emil, Anthony, and Albert . He is remembered by his surviving in-laws and joins his deceased in-laws in eternal peace. He is the revered uncle to many nieces and nephews who have fond memories of Uncle Pete. He proudly served his country in the Army during the post World War II reconstruction period. Pete was employed in the local embroidery and food industries. He was also employed by the US Postal System in Ridgefield . Pete was a proud lifelong resident of Palisades Park . For many years Pete maintained the family home at the top of Brinkerhoff Avenue . He was the family patriarch, historian, and always ready to provide the correct answer to a question about family history. Pete was fond of his nieces and nephews. They were pleasantly surprised when he would call or pop-up in their lives . Pete extended his family by forming a circle of caring friends Marga, Judy, Lisa Bertoli and daughters Gianna and Mia. He maintained an active life with the help of Willy, his friend and aid . Willy was a true friend who assisted with Pete's end of life care in his home. Lisa provided the compassionate and loving end of life nursing care that made Pete's last days peaceful. Pete's family is thankful to his caring friends and aides. Pete will be missed by his family . Funeral from the A.K. Macagna Funeral Home 495 Anderson Avenue Cliffside Park, N.J. on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 9:00am. thence to St. Nicholas R.C. Church in Palisades Park, N.J. where a Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00am. Entombment to follow at Madonna Mausoleum in Fort Lee, N.J. The family will receive their friends Tuesday 2-8pm.