Joseph Centinaro

Joseph Centinaro, 72 of Lodi, formerly of Jersey City, entered into eternal life on Sunday, February 12th at home.   Born May 24, 1944 in Jersey City to the late Joseph & Rae, he lived most of his life in Jersey City.  He was a retired construction worker for the Bergen County Laborers Union.  He was an active member of the Holy Name Society of Holy Rosary Church and also assisted with setting up for the Annual Parish Festival.   Joe enjoyed being able to build and fix things.  He also loved to make people laugh, always telling a story or a joke to bring levity to any sad situation.  He will be remembered as an all-around “nice guy”.   

He is the cherished husband of Elizabeth (nee: Strocchio), beloved father of Michael Centinaro & his wife Laura, & of Kristen Centinaro, loving brother of Marie DiSalvo, JoAnn Soluri, Camille Longo & Angel Giove.  He is also a proud grandfather to Giada & Vita Centinaro. 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 15th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Riotto Funeral Home & Cremation Company (RiottoFH.com), 3205 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ.   Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home.   A Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, Jersey City.  Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.