Obituary of Emanuel Cultraro

CULTRARO, Emanuel J. "Manny" age 73, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at his home with his family by his side. Born in New York City, he lived in Staten Island and Boynton Beach, FL before moving to Midland Park in 2007. Manny was a utility worker with Con Edison for 40 years until retiring in 1994. He served his country in the United States Army. He attended St. Elizabeth's R.C. Church of Wyckoff. He is survived by his beloved wife Diane (nee Lupo) to whom he was married for 46 wonderful years, his three dear children; Ken and his wife Lezlie of Easton, PA, Kathy and her husband Mark of Fanwood and George and his wife Elizabeth of Wyckoff. He is also survived by his seven wonderful grandchildren; George, Benjamin, Matthew, Samantha, Rose, Christopher and Brandon. Friends may visit the family on Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Vander Plaat Funeral Home (www.vpfh.com) 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff. Funeral service, Friday, 9:15 at the funeral home followed by a mass, 10:00 AM at St. Elizabeth's R.C. Church, 700 Wyckoff Ave. Wyckoff. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Hackensack University Medical Center Hospice, 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601, would be appreciated.