Dante DeNicola

Fair Lawn - Dante J. DeNicola, 88, of Fair Lawn, N.J., passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Born and raised in Bronx, N.Y., he resided in Fair Lawn for 61 years. A proud Navy veteran of the Korean War and of the National Guard, he was a member of VFW Post 281 of Fair Lawn and volunteered at area veteran facilities in various ways, including serving communion and dressing as a clown, bringing peace and joy to others. He was also a member of American Legion Post 170. A faithful parishioner of St. Anne R.C. Church in Fair Lawn, he served as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion and was a member of the Secular Franciscans. Dante was also a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Ann Council Post 2853 of Fair Lawn, the Cosmos Club of Fair Lawn and volunteered at senior centers in the area.
Prior to retiring, he was a lithographer with Meehan-Tooker in East Rutherford for 40 years.
Beloved husband of 63 years to Frances (Popolo) DeNicola. Loving and devoted father of Dante DeNicola and wife Gayle, and Nadine Nelson and husband Jim. Cherished grandfather of Justine DeNicola. Dear brother of John DeNicola and the late Joseph DeNicola.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dante to St. Anne R.C. Church would be appreciated.