Obituary of Louis Ponstingel

Ponstingel, Louis age 76 of Paterson at rest at the NJ Firemen's Home, Boonton, on November 18, 2011. Beloved husband of fifty-three years to the former Josephine Ventre of Paterson. Loving father of Louie D. Ponstingel and his fiancée Nancy of Chester, NY, John M. Ponstingel and his wife Cristina of Highland Lakes and Laura Fieldhouse and her husband Dwight of Hawthorne. Doting grandfather of John, Lili and Tristen. Survivors include nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Born in Paterson, he was a lifelong city resident. He was a Retired Captain for the Paterson Fire Department for twenty five years before retiring in 1987. Mr. Ponstingel was actively involved with St. Gerard's R.C. Church, Paterson as a Eucharistic Minister, Co-Man of the Year and their R.C.I.A program to name a few. He was a member of the Electric League and the Knights of Columbus, Council #240. He was also a Scout Leader with Boy Scout Troop #211, and was a teacher for the Power Squadron. Louis was a Navy veteran during pecetime. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson at 10:00 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the NJ Firemen's Home, 565 Lathrop Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005 would be appreciated.