On Saturday, October 31, 2009; son of the late Pietro and Lena; beloved husband of Rae (nee: Russo); loving father of Anna Marie Gillespie and husband Patrick, and the late Peter; cherished grandfather of Amy Sclafane, David Sclafane and wife Jamie, Brian Sclafane and wife Rebecca, and Denise, Joseph and Peter DeSimone; great-grandfather of Jack Sclafane and one great-granddaughter; dear brother of Pat DeSimone and the late Frank, Louise Gengo and Virginia Cerreta; also survived by many nieces and nephews; former father-in-law of Charles Sclafane. Funeral services were held from the MIGLIACCIO Funeral Home. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.