Obituary of Joseph A. Sgro

JOSEPH A. SGRO, 85, of Ringwood, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2013. Prior to retiring Joseph worked for Hackensack Public Service as a Radio Technician for 33 years. He was involved in the Civil War Reenactment Club. Joseph was also a volunteer Firemen for Ringwood, NJ and a coach and referee for the Ringwood Football Little League team. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. Beloved husband of Eleanor Sgro (nee Basile) for 63 years. Loving father of Patricia Sgro and John Joseph Sgro and his wife Susan. Cherished grandfather of Alexander C. Delancy and Kimberly C. Santos. Adored great-grandfather of Justin L. Delancy, Bryanna D. Santos, and Madelynn A. Santos. Devoted son of the late Giuseppe and Carmela Sgro. Predeceased by his siblings John, Jimmy, Dominick, Carmine, and Mary. Joseph is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at the Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at Garden of Memories, 300 Soldier Hill Road, Paramus, NJ, 07652. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 PM.