PELLEGRINO LUCIANO FARINA, of Hackensack, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on

Friday, December 16, 2011, at his home, at the age of 63 years. Born in Caltabelotta, Italy, he came to this country in 1974 settling in Hackensack. While in Italy he was a State Trooper. He currently worked as a Auxiliary Police Officer for the town of Wood-Ridge and also worked in the security division at Bergen Regional Medical Center in Paramus. He was a parishioner of St. Francis R. C. Church of Hackensack and a member of the Padre Pio Society. Beloved husband for 37 years of Caterina "Erina" Gentili Farina. Devoted father of Alessandra Abueg and her husband Aster of Hackensack. Cherished grandfather of Aiden Luciano and Aaron Jack. Devoted son of the late Giuseppe and Giuseppina Gaglio Farina. Dearest brother of Filippo Farina and his wife Nina of Saddle Brook and Maria Farina of South Hackensack. Loving brother in law of Leonard Gentili and his wife Isabella and the late Jack Gentili. Adored uncle of many loving nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 19th, at 11:00 AM at St. Francis R. C. Church, 50 Lodi Street, Hackensack, with entombment following at Hackensack Cemetery. Visiting will be on Sunday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM.