FRED ASARO

September 13, 1920 - July 12, 2013

Fred Asaro, 92, of Lincoln Park, formerly of Passaic, Wayne, and Hewitt, NJ, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2013 with his family by his side. He was born in San Cataldo, Italy to Grace (Piccione) and Angelo Asaro. Mr. Asaro became a US citizen and proudly served in the US Army from 1942 to 1943. He married Frances in 1942 and together they raised their two children Robert and Elaine in Passaic, and later in Wayne. Mr. Asaro was a barber and owned and operated the Brook Barber Shop in Passaic for 42 years. Mr. Asaro was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley RC Church in Wayne and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Juan Perez Council # 262. Mr. Asaro also attended Our Lady Queen of Peace RC Church in Hewitt. Mr. Asaro was predeceased by his dear brothers Thomas and Frank Asaro. Mr. Asaro is survived by his beloved children Robert Asaro and his wife Judi of Hewitt, NJ and Elaine Heuring and her husband Vincent of West Milford, NJ, his adored grandchildren Tricia Rivera, Kristen DeBlock, Amy Lewis, and Christopher Asaro, and his cherished great grandchildren Douglas, Cole, Isabella, and Lily Grace. He also leaves behind his loving sisters Theresa D’Arienzo, Sue Daidone, Eleanor DeBiase, and Marie Georgiew. The family will receive visitors on Monday, July 15, 2013 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 LaRue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435 (GPS use 1 Post Place). A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 10am at Our Lady Queen of Peace RC Church, 1911 Union Valley Road, Hewitt, NJ 07421. A mausoleum entombment will take place at Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum in Paterson, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mr. Asaro’s name to the American Heart    Association, 7272 Greenville Ave.  Dallas, TX 75231-9986 On line condolences and directions: www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com.