Book of Memories for Michael A Caggiano Sr.

Condolence From gerardo , palomba family

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:01:54 EDT

from our family to yours our deepest sympathy. marie gerardo, anthony palomba

Condolence From Laura and Les Stockel

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 21:36:29 EDT

So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your Dad. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Memorial Candle lit by Lorraine (DiPrenda) Giles

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:02:44 EDT

Lorraine (DiPrenda) Giles

Condolence From Elaine Pennella

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 12:27:22 EDT

Very sorry to hear the sad news last night on the passing of Michael.It was the instant memories and good times I shared with Michael & Mary Jo @ MBC and the fun times we had on the courts. To you Mary Jo,PJ & Michael,My Deepest & Heartfelt Sympathy to you All. And to you Michael,May you Rest In Peace. Elaine Pennella

Condolence From Elaine Pennella

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:54:44 EDT

Condolence From Isabelle and Kristin Arace

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:12:35 EDT

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Mary Jo, PJ and Michael on their loss. Michael was a longtime friend to Mike ,our daughters, our family and me. Although our encounters were usually shroud with sorrow, there were many, many fun memories of good times spent together as well. The MBC and Michael will always be a joint memory for me. Sincere sympathy, Isabelle Arace, Kristin and Jennifer Arace

Condolence From Gerald Spatola O'Connor

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 08:45:08 EDT

Our most sincere condolences from the family of the late Gerardo J. Spatola Jr. Peace and Love to the entire Caggiano family.

Memorial Candle lit by Matthew and Diane Russo

Sun, 05 Jun 2016 09:34:08 EDT

Matthew and Diane Russo

Memorial Candle lit by Niki Panza

Fri, 03 Jun 2016 10:59:42 EDT

Niki Panza

Condolence From Mary & Bruce Meyer

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:26:58 EDT

Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Mary & Bruce

Memorial Candle lit by Pamela Goodman

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:01:33 EDT

Pamela Goodman

Memorial Candle lit by

Tue, 31 May 2016 22:19:30 EDT

The Natusch Family

Condolence From Bob McMahon

Tue, 31 May 2016 21:47:21 EDT

Michael, I would like to offer you and your Family my deepest condolences. Sincerely, Bob McMahon

Condolence From Bob McMahon

Tue, 31 May 2016 21:45:13 EDT

Michael, I would like to offer you and your Family my deepest condolences. Sincerely, Bob McMahon

Memorial Candle lit by The Grasso family

Tue, 31 May 2016 21:41:29 EDT

The Grasso family

Condolence From Karen Russo

Tue, 31 May 2016 21:25:09 EDT

Dear Mary Jo, PJ and Michael, How do you pay tribute to a man who always made you smile with his infectious warmth and caring? After knowing each of you for over thirty years, it breaks my heart that you will have to go on without him. Remembering that my husband and Mike would make a bet for $20.00 and when Mike would win, my husband would say "Mike, you made a mistake, it was me who chose that!" And regardless of the bet, my husband always got to keep the $20.00. All of you are so difficult to do anything for, so self-sufficient and so generous and kind. Every person should have a friend like Mary Jo and Mike have been to me. I will miss him greatly and hope that you understand that I am lost with words to tell you how much I care about each of you. God Bless the Caggiano family as it is my honor and blessing to know you. All my Love, Karen Russo

Memorial Candle lit by Chick and Mena Dolciato

Tue, 31 May 2016 17:12:55 EDT

Chick and Mena Dolciato

Condolence From Danya Sellitto

Tue, 31 May 2016 16:57:24 EDT

Dear Margaret and Caggiano Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you all and all my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Condolence From Rudolph Cestone

Tue, 31 May 2016 15:42:33 EDT

Dear Michael, Pat and Families, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He always served my family members well when they passed. Although I had not seen him for a long while, I remember him well, always with a smile and and quick line. He was a mainstay of the neighborhood. Sincerely, Rudy

Memorial Candle lit by The Ippolito Family

Tue, 31 May 2016 13:42:24 EDT

The Ippolito Family

Condolence From Bette Kuczek

Tue, 31 May 2016 12:08:27 EDT

My sincere condolences to the Caggiano family. God bless Mr. Caggiano and your family. Bette Kuczek

Condolence From Karen ( Schiavo ) Washington

Tue, 31 May 2016 12:04:53 EDT

MY husband Frank and I are so saddened by the loss of a wonderful man. Our prayers are with you and the whole family at this most difficult time.

Condolence From Anne Shields

Tue, 31 May 2016 10:38:50 EDT

It is such a shock to hear of the passing of Michael. We worked together for 23 years and had many laughs and light banter back and forth, I often laughed at his attempt at a Scottish accent and the jokes he made about whiskey! My heart goes out to his son Michael and all his family. God Bless.

Memorial Candle lit by Anne Shields - Registrar of Vital Statistics Montclair (retired).

Tue, 31 May 2016 10:32:00 EDT

Anne Shields - Registrar of Vital Statistics Montclair (retired).

Condolence From Deb & Wayne Tanis

Tue, 31 May 2016 09:38:14 EDT

Dear Michele and family, We extend our prayers and sympathy on the loss of your loved one during this most sad and difficult time. May you always cherish the joyful memories you shared with him. With deepest sympathy, Deb & Wayne Tanis (sister and brother in law of Denise Infusino)

Condolence From Michelle Meola

Mon, 30 May 2016 22:02:58 EDT

Sending love, hugs, prayers, and condolences to your entire family from Tom, Anita, and Michelle Meola. We will always have fond MBC memories with you and your entire family. Love!

Memorial Candle lit by Angel DeAngelis Librizzi

Mon, 30 May 2016 21:49:09 EDT

Angel DeAngelis Librizzi

Condolence From Thomas & Bernadette Lawler

Mon, 30 May 2016 19:43:52 EDT

There are no words that can describe how much our hearts ache learning of Mike's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Mary Jo,,PJ , Micheal & family. May his soul rest in peace.

Condolence From Pina Follano

Mon, 30 May 2016 18:33:15 EDT

It truly saddened me to hear of Michael, Sr's passing.. what a wonderful man he was. Always had a smile, a kind word & sometimes even a joke. He will truly be missed. May God grant him eternal peace. My condolences to the entire Caggiano family, my prayers are with you. God bless

Condolence From Lisa (Figurelli) Robertson

Mon, 30 May 2016 18:22:53 EDT

Dear Mary Jo, PJ and Michael Jr., My parents and I are so very saddened. Michael always had a calming way about him whenever I saw him at the funeral home. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. May all your joyful memories of him help to ease a little of your pain and sorrow. He will live on forever in your hearts. Love, Lisa (Figurelli) Robertson

Memorial Candle lit by Josephine Minturn and her family. Josephine Minturn and family Josephine Minturn and family

Mon, 30 May 2016 18:13:30 EDT

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Condolence From Dana Minturn

Mon, 30 May 2016 17:35:38 EDT

Dear MaryJo and Family, My deepest condolences for your loss. Mr. Cagg was such a great man, so full of life and with a heart of gold. He was such a great friend to my Dad, and so wonderful to our family during our time of loss. My heart aches for you all. Sending you all our love and prayers, Dana Minturn and Family.

Condolence From Nicholas Guerriero

Mon, 30 May 2016 17:25:13 EDT

Our prayers are with maryjo and the rest of the family. We lost a great family man and friend.

Condolence From Donato & Rosa Pelullo

Mon, 30 May 2016 15:33:04 EDT

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Condolence From Marie Carollo Bertucci

Mon, 30 May 2016 12:10:22 EDT

Sympathy to you, MaryJo, and your family. Michael was a gentle man who extended such kindness to the Carollo Family during our time of mourning for Mildred and Albert and sister, Jody Moyer. May his grace be ever present in your liffe and guide your healing from his loss. Peace and love

Condolence From Joe Testa and Family

Mon, 30 May 2016 08:05:20 EDT

Our deepest condolences to the entire family. We are sorry we cannot be there. We are thinking of you and were very sorry to hear of Michael Sr. passing. God Bless SIncerely, Joe and family

Condolence From Anne M Harms

Sun, 29 May 2016 20:21:57 EDT

My sincerest condolences to the Caggiano family. Michael treated me and my extended family with such kindness over the many years we knew each other. I can only say what a wonderful, caring person he was and pray God is holding him and his family in His arms. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Anne Kingston Harms

Condolence From Lawrence Cutalo

Sun, 29 May 2016 17:48:57 EDT

My deepest sympathy to your family. He was a blessing to every one who knew him. He will be missed.

Condolence From Bi Kanakis

Sun, 29 May 2016 16:35:21 EDT

Dear MaryJo, Harry and I were devastated to learn of Michael's passing. We are remembering all the wonderful times we shared with you. With Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your BEAUTIFUL family. With much love, Bi & Harry

Condolence From Henry and Patricia Scala

Sun, 29 May 2016 16:25:02 EDT

To the Michael Caggiano family we are sorry for your loss.

Memorial Candle lit by

Sun, 29 May 2016 15:46:50 EDT

Terri De Felice

Condolence From Joyce Bushey

Sun, 29 May 2016 14:30:57 EDT

So sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Joyce and Steve Bushey

Memorial Candle lit by The Schmidt family, formerly of North Caldwell

Sun, 29 May 2016 12:52:25 EDT

The Schmidt family, formerly of North Caldwell

Memorial Candle lit by Joseph & Carolyn DeMarco

Sun, 29 May 2016 12:36:09 EDT

Joseph & Carolyn DeMarco

Condolence From Susan Caggiano Altieri

Sun, 29 May 2016 11:06:37 EDT

My heartfelt condolences to all my cousins, Maryjo, Patty, Margaret Mary, Pat , Michael and Pj. Words can't express the shock and sorrow I felt about hearing about Michael . The loss to our family as well as to the community of Montclair is devastating. Michael always had a smile and a Hi Cuz whenever you saw him. Thank you for making everything easier, for as many times we had to bury a family member, when our grief was unimaginable . Rest in peace now, with your dad and mom(Uncle Pat and Aunt Marge )and my dad (Nick).my thought and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time ..

Condolence From Wayne Jinske

Sun, 29 May 2016 10:26:41 EDT

Dear Mary Jo and family, My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Please accept my condolences. Michael had a giant heart and was a true friend to many people. I will never forget him! It is most difficult for the family who is left behind. May God give all of you the strength to endure Michael's passing. Wayne NLCC

Condolence From Dolph and Desiree Corradino

Sun, 29 May 2016 10:24:12 EDT

Mary Jo, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We where shocked and stunned when we heard the news. We are so sorry for your loss. Mike was a wonderful husband, father, great guy all the way around and a good friend who will truly be missed. Our love to you all.

Memorial Candle lit by Jo Panzino

Sun, 29 May 2016 08:30:05 EDT

Jo Panzino

Memorial Candle lit by Phil and Betty Caggiano

Sun, 29 May 2016 08:12:21 EDT

Phil and Betty Caggiano

Condolence From David & Holly Rutzen

Sun, 29 May 2016 07:56:43 EDT

Dear Mary Jo and Family, Please accept our sincerest sympathies. It was with great sadness to hear about Mike. Our fond memories of him will live on forever. ♥

Condolence From Kathryn Autorino Melamed

Sun, 29 May 2016 01:45:41 EDT

Always knowing you were there during one of the most difficult times of our lives was always so very comforting. We come from such a close knit community both in our hometown of Montclair and from our roots in a small village in Southern Italy. Our lives have intertwined through birth and death and, in my lifetime...you were always there, Thank you Michael for being our friend and honoring our families. You will be so sadly missed by so many as there are so few families that haven't been touched by your kindness and compassion. The Autorino Family

Condolence From Josephine & John O'Brien

Sat, 28 May 2016 23:49:53 EDT

Please accept our most sincere condolences from the O'Brien Family. We were so saddened to hear this news. Michael has been our anchor in times of sorrow as we laid to rest many of our family members, most recently my dear mother, Anna Di Bella. He made difficult situations easier with his demeanor and professionalism. May he have eternal rest. May he know what a wonderful human being he was and how he touched so many lives with dignity. He will be missed.

Condolence From Jacque Rubino

Sat, 28 May 2016 23:22:07 EDT

Dear Mary Jo, Margaret Mary, Pat,Patty, Michael and PJ, and the grandchildren, Michael was a special person. Through the passings in our family, I don't know what we would have done without him. So many of us depended on Michael in our times of sorry and he always came through. I'm thankful for him and the comfort, dignity, and kindness he provided to us in our most difficult times. I hope my family and the community can give as much love and comfort to you and your family as Michael and you have given to us. I also loved his dry humor. May he rest in peace and be surrounded by love and humor eternally. Love always, Jacque Rubino

Condolence From Adriana Otoole

Sat, 28 May 2016 21:21:44 EDT

My condolences to the family - my thoughts are with you He was a good Montclair Lion and generous and thoughtful community member.

Condolence From Ed and Barbara Terbell

Sat, 28 May 2016 21:18:30 EDT

Mary Jo, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Am so sorry for your loss.

Condolence From Joe Stivala

Sat, 28 May 2016 20:48:50 EDT

So much to say...especially to one of the true patriarchs of our family... so much we have learned through you and all the Italian-American generations of OUR family!! The salt of the Our Heritage. Of Montclair and THE Earth! So many lives and souls you have touched, consoled and made happy throughout ALL the precious years if your life....you will be sorely missed by of course your immediate family ...but more so the extended families you have seen through life and death. Eternal happiness and love to you in Heaven and in God's arms dear Cuz. No worries... I already prayed to God to make sure he has unllimited stuffed Calamari for you! You make me proud to be a member of our Super loving famiglia. Much love to all of us. RIP CUZ.

Memorial Candle lit by

Sat, 28 May 2016 20:08:41 EDT

Jeff, Aleks, Alli & Jeffrey Fortunato

Condolence From Peggy & Jim Ruffalo

Sat, 28 May 2016 19:03:35 EDT

Michael had a heart of gold and will always be remember for his professionalism and the many good works he did in his lifetime. May you rest in peace as your journey in this life will be a constant reminder for all who knew you.

Condolence From Donna and Raymond Carnevale

Sat, 28 May 2016 18:05:17 EDT

Mary Jo and family, out thoughts and prayers are with you. Michael will always be remembered by everyone. He was a very kind and generous person. His professionalism in his business will always be remembered. I will always remember his laugh and the times we spent playing softball and golf. Until we meet again. Rest in peace.

Condolence From john a, figurelli

Sat, 28 May 2016 16:09:25 EDT

Mary Jo Sandy and I are shocked and saddened by Michael's passing. May he rest in peace.

Condolence From Lillian Baumfeld

Sat, 28 May 2016 15:42:49 EDT

At this sad time, there are no words that can describe what a family feels when they lose a loved one, but Michael would somehow find a way to ease the pain by his calming presence and his kind and respectful manners, very few word were necessary, but it always made it a little easier. I pray that all of the generations of families that used the services of this great family man, will wrap their arms around Michael's family with the love and respect he showed to all of us, will help ease their pain. Gone, but never forgotten, if you treasure the memories of those you loved. My deepest sympathy, Lillian Baumfeld Mondsini

Story shared: Talking to Cows and People

Sat, 28 May 2016 14:30:36 EDT

It was a privilege knowing Michael and Mary Jo. My wife and I have nothing but joyous memories of our times together in Virginia and New Jersey. They were happy times and Michael's infectious smile, shown so vividly in the photo here, is how we will always remember him. You could not be unhappy in his presence.

On one of the famly visits to Harrisonburg, while PJ attended JMU, we took a Saturday morning trip for apples just outisde the town. Michael asked me to stop near a cow pasture so that he could talk with the cows. He stood by the fence and spoke with them for about fifteen minutes. No one and no thing escaped his wonderful conversation and sense of humor.

That same weekend, our adolescent daughter, who loved to debate politics with Michael, mentioned that she was bored. Michael's reply, delivered with a close to a striaght face as I ever saw on him, was perfect. "You can't be bored. You' re too young and have not done enough to be bored." He was spot on and non of us, even Laura, has ever fogotten.

When I think of MichaelMary Jo, and the Caggiano family, I think of laughter, good shared times, and how they have enriched our lives. While Michael's passing fills us all with sadness, the memories of his company will remain with us.

I drove by the pasture this morning and shared the sad news with the cows. They silently bowed their heads.

Photo shared: SKMBT_C36016052812010.jpg

Sat, 28 May 2016 12:34:02 EDT