DONARGO, JOSEPH

A Funeral Mass was celebrated July 6 at Holy Rosary Church, Jersey City, for Joseph Donargo, 57, of Islamorada, Florida, formerly of Jersey City. He passed away June 30at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City. Born and raised in downtown Jersey City to the late Lawrence “Lardy” & Louise (nee: Terriogo) Donargo, he was a graduate of St. Peter’s Prep, Jersey City. He was employed as a Firefighter for the City of Jersey City, retiring in 2012 Joe loved the simple pleasures in life, going out to dinner and savoring a good wine, spending time with all his friends from childhood (especially those summer rentals at the Jersey Shore) and his brother firefighters, playing hockey, soccer and running. He loved living in Florida, where he permanently took residence 10 years ago. Sun, sand, boating and fishing were much a part of his daily life. He was genuine and down to earth and left a huge impression on anyone he met. He is survived by his wife, Michele Nasuta Donargo, his siblings, Barbara Donargo and Larry Donargo, his nephew, Antonio and his dear friend Selma Warholic and her son Christopher. Services arranged by the Levandoski-Grillo Funeral Home, Bloomfield.