Obituary of Ismael G Alcantara

Alcantara, Ismael G. "Gordito" age 53 of Wayne at rest in Wayne on January 21, 2021. Beloved husband of the former Maria del Carmen Gatica of Wayne. Loving father of Cesar Gatica of Wayne, Hector Alcantara of Wayne and Edgar Alcantara of Mexico City, Mexico. Dear son of Jorge Hernandez and Ana Maria Alcantara. Brother of Hilda Hernandez-Alcantara of Mexico City, Mexico and Enrique Hernandez Alcantara of Wayne. Grandfather of Renata, Regina and Danae Alcantara. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews and his beloved pet cat, Fat Cat. Born in Mexico City, Mexico, he came to the U.S.A. in 1996 settling in Pompton Lakes before moving to Wayne in 2000. He was a Short Order Cook for Jersey Johnny's Restaurant, Pequannock, for the past twenty years. Mr. Alcantara was an avid World Soccer fan. His favorite team was Chivas. He was an all around handyman and enjoyed home improvement projects. He cherished any time spent with his family. His family was everything to him. He will be greatly missed. Cremation will be private. The family has chosen to arrange a memorial mass at St. Mary R.C. Church, Pompton Lakes at a future date when the pandemic is lifted. Donations in his memory may be made to the Susan G. Koman Breast Cancer Foundation. Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa is in charge of arrangements.