Obituary of Thomas James Shadiack

Shadiack, Thomas James 79, of Paterson, NJ passed away August 14, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. A life-long resident of Paterson, he was an owner/partner in the family grocery business, Shadiack Brothers and worked for the city of Paterson for approximately 31 years, retiring from his position as Zoning Officer in 2004. He enjoyed cooking and entertaining family and friends and was very proud to be a Patersonian. His hobbies included going down the shore, photography, model trains, keepng up on current events, and watching The Food Network. He was the son of the late Louis and Mary (nee Altonjy) Shadiack. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Antoinette (nee Pelosi); devoted daughters Annette Shadiack of Somerset and Michelle Shadiack of Paterson; brothers George Shadiack of Paterson and Michael Shadiack of Paterson and sister Antoinette DeStefano of Santa Fe, NM. He is predecesed by brothers Steven Shadiack of Paterson, Joseph Shadiack of Paterson, and Edward Shadiack of Seaside Park. He will be fondly remembered by his friends and family including 80 nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Tuesday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at Sacred Heart Armenian Catholic Church, Little Falls at 10:00 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may visit Monday 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Thomas' name to the American Heart Association National Center, 7272 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231 and/or Eva's Village, 393 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07501.