Salvatore Tosto

September 27, 2014

Tosto Salvatore, of Clifton, passed away at the age of 89 on Saturday September 27, 2014, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Salvatore was the beloved husband of Edvige (nee) Nicoletti Tosto for 62 years. In addition, Salvatore is survived by his daughter Louise Tosto of Clifton, NJ, his granddaughter, Antoinetta, her spouse Jason of Pequannock, NJ and his cherished great grandchildren, Matthew, Gabriella and Kara. Salvatore was predeceased by his loving son Peter A. who passed away in 2010. Born and raised in Piani Crati, Cosenza, Italy he came to the United States in 1950 settling in Paterson, NJ before moving to Clifton. He was the son of the late Pietro and Rosa (nee) Guzzo Tosto and the brother of the late Anna and Genarino Tosto. Before retiring, Salvatore was an Extruder Foreman for Poly Plastics in Teterboro for many years. Salvatore was a true and devoted family man always involved in his children's, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren's lives. Salvatore loved gardening, fishing and prided himself in his Jersey tomatoes. He will be truly missed by his family and by all who have had the pleasure of knowing him. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Thursday October 2, 2014 from 6:00-9:00 PM at Scillieri Funeral Home, 351 Fifth Avenue, Paterson. Funeral Friday October 3, 2014 8:45 AM at Scillieri Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 400 Mt Prospect Avenue, Clifton. Entombment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. In Lieu of flowers contributions in his memory can be made to the Prostrate Cancer Foundation (PCF), 1250 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401. The family has entrused the care of services to the Scillieri Funeral Home, Paterson.