EDWARD J. DONOFRIO

A funeral mass took place Oct. 24 at Our Lady of Grace Church, Hoboken, for Edward J. Donofrio, 93, a lifelong resident of Hoboken. He passed away peacefully on Oct. 20. Edward was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Church in Hoboken. He retired in 1991 from the Hoboken Board of Education as the head custodian of Brandt School. He also spent several years working for the railroad in West New York. Edward was a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign War Post 2648 in North Bergen. He served in the military during World War II. He received the Army of Occupation Medal of Germany and the National Defense Service Medal. Edward was predeceased by his parents. James and Beatrice Donofrio, and his brother, Vincent. He is survived by his loving nephew, Edward K. Donofrio; his wife, Dawn, and their children, Michael and Melissa. Services arranged by the Failla Memorial Home, Hoboken.