Obituary of Michael T Rusciano

Rusciano, Michael "Mike" T. age 84 of Paterson at rest in Wayne on December 31, 2013. Beloved husband of the former Catherine A. Van Hook. Loving Father of Mary C. French & her husband, Rodney of Totowa, Michael T. Rusciano Jr. & his wife, Linda of Hawthorne, David J. Rusciano of Wayne, and Thomas G. Rusciano of Cape Coral, Florida. Devoted Grandfather of, Amanda, Ashley and Mark Rusciano and Samantha, Stephanie, Skyler, and Shawn French. Loving brother of Marie Marino of Paterson and Annie D'Amelio of Toms River. Brother in Law of Mary Foth of Little Falls, Vera Rosciano of Paterson and Joseph Delaney of Wayne. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Born in Paterson, he was a lifelong resident. He was a Compositor for the Jersey Journal, Jersey City, for many years before retiring in 1990. Mr. Rusciano was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Paterson Council 240, Woodland Park. He was an avid fisherman, and he enjoyed the Jersey shore and was also a N.Y. Giants fan. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa, on Monday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. James R.C. Church, Totowa at 9:30 AM. Entombment at Laurel Grove Memorial Park Mausoleum, Totowa. Friends may visit Sunday 3:00 - 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be greatly appreciated. For more information, please go to www.festamemorial.com.