MICHAEL P. ALETTA, of South Hackensack, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at his home, at the age of 90 years.He was born in San Giacomo, Italy to the late Giacomina and John J. Aletta Sr. He came to this country at the age of three with his parents and his older sister Antoinette, settling in Hackensack and has lived in South Hackensack for 52 years.  Prior to retiring in 1980, he worked for Public Service Electric and Gas of Hackensack for 42 years. A month after retirement, he went to work for First Fidelity Bank of Hackensack as a bank messenger for 13 years. He served his country during World War II in the United States Army,  entering service in 1942, becoming a member of the Company 150 Infantry, and being honorably discharged in 1945. He was a parishioner of the Church of the Immaculate Conception of Hackensack. Beloved husband for 65 years of Mary J. (nee Minardi). Devoted father of Jacqueline Millevoi and her husband Anthony of South Hackensack, and Dr. John M. Aletta and his wife Dr. Elvira Aletta of Williamsville, NY. Cherished grandfather of Gianmichael G. Aletta, and Sofia F. Aletta. Dearest brother of Pasquale Aletta of Hackensack, Thomas Aletta and his wife Rose of Hackensack, and the late Antoinette Figlia, and former Hackensack Police Chief John J. Aletta Jr. The funeral on Saturday, September 17th, at 8:45 AM, from the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 49 Vreeland Avenue,  at 10:00 AM. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834-1365 would be appreciated.