Obituary of Edward J. Tessalone

Tessalone, Edward J., 87, of Wood Ridge, died on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Mr. Tessalone was born in Hackensack, raised in Lyndhurst and has been a resident of Wood Ridge for over 50 years. He was an Army Veteran who served in the Korean War. Over Edward's 40 years at Wood Ridge National Bank, He served as President for 15 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the AmVets, Post #20, the Bergen Catholic Father's Club, the Lions Club of Wood Ridge and on the Board of Wood Ridge Memorial Foundation. Edward was predeceased by his beloved wife, Annette (nee Caputo) Tessalone in 2005. He is survived by his loving sons, Edward M. Tessalone & his wife, Anne and Michael J. Tessalone & his wife, Suzanne. Known as Poppa T to his grandchildren, Michael P. Tessalone & his wife, Jessica, Nicholas E. Tessalone & his wife, Rachel, Edward M. Tessalone II & his wife, Brianne and Emily A. Tessalone-Garcia & her husband, Steven, by his great grandchildren, Elle and Willa Tessalone. Also survived by his sister, Dolores Capaccio. Devoted to his family and friends, always had a smile, a wink and a salute! Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral from the Nazare Memorial Home, Inc., 403 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 9AM then to Sacred Heart Church, Lyndhurst where at 10AM a Funeral Mass will be offered. Entombment Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 - 8PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Edward's memory to Wood Ridge Memorial Foundation, PO Box 282, Wood Ridge NJ 07075.