Obituary of Sam A Cannizzaro

Cannizzaro, Sam A., age 84 of Hawthorne at rest in Ridgewood on January 29, 2012. Beloved husband of the former Edna Strysko. Loving Father of devoted daughter Joanne Perna and her husband James of Wayne. Adoring grandfather to Brianna and Alyssa Perna of Wayne. Brother of Peter Cannizzaro of NYC, and the late John and Ben Cannizzaro and the late Pauline Schembari. Born in Paterson, he lived in Paterson for most of his life, before moving to Hawthorne 14 years ago. He was an owner of Cannizzaro Bakery, Paterson for most of his life. After Cannizzaro Bakery closed its doors, Mr. Cannizzaro also worked for Minardi's Bakery, Paterson, before retiring 22 years ago. Mr. Cannizzaro was a parishioner of Our Lady of Pompei R.C Church, Paterson and was member of Our Lady of Pompei Seniors. Mr. Cannizzaro was a WWII Navy Veteran. 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 Our Lady of Pompeii R.C. Church, Paterson at 10:00 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may call Tuesday 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.