Obituary of Domenico Di Matteo

DOMENICO DI MATTEO, of Hackensack . died on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at Hackensack University Medical Center, at the age of 89 years. Born in Acquaviva D’Iscrnia , Italy he came to the United States in 1959 with his family. He served in the Italian Army for the duration of WWII. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, but above all he loved his garden. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, playing cards and watching soccer games. He was a parishioner of Church of the Immaculate Conception in Hackensack . Beloved husband for 60 years of Bice Filomena (nee Padula). Loving father of Anastasio Di Matteo and his wife Deborrah of Newton, Franco Di Matteo and his wife Mary Grace of Manahawkin and the late John Di Matteo. Loving Grandfather of Christina Puzio and her husband Jason, Julia, Domenico, Nicole, Dina, Gianna and Malia Di Matteo. Adored Great Grandfather of Rylee. Dearest brother of Ercolina Petrocelli of Italy . Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 31st, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, 49 Vreeland Avenue , Hackensack at 9:30 AM with burial following at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Saddle Brook. Visiting will be on Thursday from 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 PM.