Obituary of Louis C Verrilli

Verrilli, Louis C. "Louie" age 95 of Paterson at rest in Paramus on February 4, 2018. Beloved husband of fifty five years of the late and former Anna Piccarelli (1999). Loving Father of Robert L. Verrilli and his wife Sheri of Frankford and the late Linda Oleksy (2001). Dear grandfather of Courtney Westra and her husband Ryan of Hamburg and Micael-Anne Verrilli of Montclair. Great grandfather of Tanner Louis Westra. Father in Law of the late John Oleksy (2002). Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Born in Paterson, he was a lifelong resident. He was an Insurance Salesman for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Clifton for many years before retiring in 1985. Mr. Verrilli was a WW II Army Veteran serving in the European Theater. He received the Bronze Star and is eligible for a Purple Heart. He was a member of the American Legion Post #227, Totowa. He was a parishioner of St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson as well as an usher. He was also member of the senior citizen club there. He was also a member of the Vernon Seniors. He was a skilled card player. He enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed the Jersey Shore. He also enjoyed traveling. Louis was an avid N.Y. Yankee fan. He cherished time spent with his family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Thursday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson at 10:00 AM. Interment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. Friends may visit Wednesday from 5:00 - 8:00 PM.