Obituary of James A. Musto

JAMES A. MUSTO, of Hackensack, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2011, at his home, at the age of 86 years. Born in Pittston, PA, he lived in Brooklyn and has lived in Hackensack for 50 years. Prior to retiring he was a Computer Analyst for People's Trust Company of Hackensack. He served his country during World War II in the United States Army and participated in battles in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He was the recipient of the EAME Theater Ribbon with five gold stars and the Bronze Star Medal and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was a parishioner of the Church of the Immaculate Conception of Hackensack and was a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Don Bosco Council of Brooklyn, New York. Beloved husband for 67 years of Frances M. (nee Donofrio). Devoted father of James D. Musto of Rochelle Park and the late Robert Musto. Loving grandfather of Christopher Musto and his wife Maria of Lyndhurst. Cherished great grandfather of Nicholas and Alyssa. Dearest brother of Ann Musto and Dolores Saint Louis both of Maspeth, NY, Robert Musto of Staten Island and the late Josephine Mary, Minnie, Charles, Sam and Anthony. The funeral on Friday, September 16th at 9:00 AM from the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street, Hackensack. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebated at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 49 Vreeland Avenue, Hackensack at 10:00 AM. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Memorial donations to Alzheimer Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Avenue, Denville, NJ 07834 would be appreciated.