Antonio Maffei

MAFFEI, ANTONIO, 86, of Paterson died peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Margherita (nee Esposito)(2008). Loving father of Filomena & her husband Raffaele and Vito & his wife Monica. Adored brother of Ersilia Imbimbo, Aneilo and the late Domenica (2018), Carmela Damiani (2006) and Benito (2017). Cherished grandfather of Frank, Elisa, Stephen, Margherita, Daniella, Gabriella, Sophia, and Antonella. Devoted uncle of many nieces and nephews. Before retiring, Antonio worked as a machinist for Champion Dyeing & Finishing Co. He enjoyed gardening, playing cards at the Roma Club and making homemade wine. Family was of extreme importance to him. He loved his grandchildren and families company very much. One of his favorite pastimes was listening to the accordion and his favorite composer Claudio Villa.
Friends and family will be received on Thursday, September 26th from 4-8 PM at Manke Memorial at Scillieri-Arnold Funeral Home, 351 Fifth Avenue, Paterson. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 27th at 12:00 PM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Hawthorne. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa.