Obituary of John Nicosia

Nicosia, John age 90 of Wayne at rest in Wayne on November 28, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Amato) Nicosia (2018). Loving father of Vincent Nicosia and his wife Michele of Cedar Grove and the late Paterson Firefighter, John Anthony Nicosia (1991). Father-in-law of Mary Ellen Nicosia of Hawthorne. Grandfather of Julia, John and Noelle Nicosia. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Born in Vittorio, Prov di Ragusa, Sicily, Italy, he came to the United States in 1959 residing in Paterson before moving to Wayne twenty one years ago. He was a Foreman/ Shop Steward for Trio Dyeing & Finishing Co., Paterson, for many years before retiring in 1990. Mr. Nicosia was a member of the Roma Club. He loved to paint on canvas and enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden. He was an avid NY Yankee fan, and he enjoyed world soccer. He cherished time spent with his grandchildren and family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Saturday at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson at 10:00 AM. Entombment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may visit Friday 4:00 - 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38101 would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.