Antonio Parisi 88, also known to his friends as “Tony” passed away on March 23, 2023 at the Stuart F. Meyer Hospice House with his family at his side. He was born on January 5, 1935 in Bitonto, Italy to the late Bernardino and Rosaria Parisi. In June of 1959 he married the love of his life Leonarda Scarol. They had their first two children in Italy while he worked on a farm. In search of greater opportunities for his family in February of 1963 they emigrated to the United States settling in in Hackensack, New Jersey. They grew their family with 3 more children. Antonio worked for Buitoni Pasta for 30 years. He enjoyed watching WWF wrestling, soccer, listening to the news, “tinkering around” in the garage and riding his bicycle and moped around town especially when he lived in Italy. He was preceded in death by his son, Bernardino “Nino” Parisi in 2022; brother, Gaetano Parisi. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Leonarda “Dina”; children, Rosaria Parisi, Angela Stefan, Michael Parisi, Pietro Parisi; 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Rita Scarol and 2 nephews of Florida; brother, Rafael Parisi; sister, Anna Parisi; and many more loving relatives, nieces, nephews, cousins all of Italy and wonderful friends.
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