Obituary of Francesco Orgioli

Francesco Orgioli born January 15, 1937 was called to Heaven February 7, 2022. The son of Giuseppe Pasquale Orgioli and Carmela Giacotto was born in Scoglitti, Italy and immigrated to the US in 1965 settling on Lewis Street, Paterson, NJ, moving to Katz Avenue in 1974. As a parishioner of St. Gerard Church he was greatly devoted to St. Anthony. Francesco worked in the Textile industry in the Riverside section of Paterson prior to retiring in 2000. While in Italy he served in the Italian Marina Militare (Navy) and worked for the Italian Merchant Marine. Predeceased by his brothers Emanuele, Salvatore, Mario, Giovanni, and sister Nunzia. Francesco will be sorely missed by his brother and best friend, Vincenzo, sister-in-law Rosemarie and their children MariaElena, Kristine, and Robert. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews in the United States, Italy, and Argentina. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the services from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa on Friday at 11:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Gerard R.C. Church, Paterson at 11:30 AM. Entombment at Holy Cross Mausoleum, North Arlington. Friends may visit Friday from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Companions of St. Anthony, 12290 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042 would be appreciated.