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MICHAEL
J. SUTERA. of
Hackensack
. died on Tuesday April 24, 2007, at the age of 85. He was a lifelong
resident of Hackensack and a product of the Hackensack School System
and the La Salle Extension University, He served in the United States
Army during World War II, from 1942 – 1945, He was a successful
owner operator of a supermarket and delicatessen with catering
services, and was also affiliated with Nojar Realty Investment Corp.
Mr. Sutera was active in many organizations and served as president of
the Italian American Forum, and District Governor and President of the
Hackensack Chapter of Unico National. He was a lifelong parishioner of
St. Francis R.C. Church,
Hackensack
, He served on various civic committees. In 1988 representing Unico,
he was chosen to lead the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Committee. He
held active membership in Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Knights of
Columbus # 747
Hackensack
, American Legion, Loyal Order of the Moose, B.P.O.Elks and the
Hackensack Troast Athletic Club. Michael received many distinguished
Unico Awards including the prestigious Dr. Anthony P. Vastola Gold
Metal Award for performing exceptional service above and beyond the
call of duty, performing charitable, patriotic and educational needs
for their fellow man and showing initiative and originality for such
services. Predeceased by his daughter, Francine Vinci, his sister,
Pauline Kirkella and a brother, Joseph Sutera, Michael is survived by
his beloved wife of 61 years, Cira (nee Gualemi), his son, Victor
Sutera and his wife Diana of Montvale, his son in law, Matty Vinci, of
Englewood Cliffs, his grandchildren, Christie Sutera, Matthew
Vinci, Gregory Sutera, Lauren Vinci and Michael Vinci, and several
nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered
at St. Francis R. C. Church, 50 Lodi Street, Hackensack on Saturday,
April 28th, at 9:45 AM with entombment following at Hackensack
Cemetery. Visiting will be on Friday from 2 – 4 and 7 - 9 PM. In
lieu of flowers memorial donations to St. Francis R.C.
Church 50
Lodi
Street,
Hackensack
, NJ 07601 or the Hackensack Chapter of Unico Scholarship Fund,
P.O. Box 1527
,
South Hackensack
,
New Jersey
07606
would be appreciated.
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