MICHAEL GARAFALO of
Hackensack
, died on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at Hackensack University Medical
Center, at the age of 79 years. Before retiring in 1999 he worked for
the City of
Hackensack Housing Authority. Previously he had owned and operated
Dependable Home improvements in
Hackensack
for over 22 years. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a
Parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Episcopal Church of
Hackensack
. Michael was a carpenter by profession but he also enjoyed spending
much of his time helping family and friends with their home projects.
Beloved husband of the late Sophie G. (nee Cavallo) 1991. Devoted son
of the late Frances and Sal Garafalo. Loving father of Michael
Garafalo and his wife Sharon of
Wash
Twp. NJ and Ronald Garafalo of
Wawayanda
,
NY
. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Meagan, Michael and Marco.
Dearest brother of Marie Cafiero of Paterson, Sal Garafalo of
Hackensack, Bob Garafalo of Newton and the late Mildred Garafalo. The
Mass of Requiem will be held on Monday June 29 at 10:00 AM at St.
Anthony of
Padua
Episcopal Church,
72 Lodi Street
,
Hackensack
,
NJ
. with burial following at Hackensack Cemetery. Visiting will be on
Sunday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 PM.
.
