Obituary of Harry Edward Dente

Harry Edward Dente, age 90, of Paterson, died Saturday, January 20, 2007 at Care One at Wayne, Wayne, NJ. Mr. Dente was born May 6, 1916 at Paterson, NJ the son of the late Vito and the late Josephine (Aquino) Dente. He married Gilda Striano September 13, 1942 at St. Michaels RC Church, Paterson, NJ. He served in the Army from 1941 to 1945 during World War II, and the Army Reserves. He was employed by Stiles Lumber Co., Paterson, NJ as an Accounting and Sales Agent. Mr. Dente was a Passaic County Committee Man, a member of the American Legion Post # 77, Paterson, former President of the Paterson Tax Payers Association, and currently serving as a Commissioner on the Paterson Library Board. Devoted husband of Gilda Jill (nee Striano) for 64 years. Beloved father of Marcia Dente, and Harry Jr., and his wife Connie. Cherished grandfather of Enrico. Loving brother of Lawrence, Joseph, and the late Mamie Holmes, Lucille Ramundo, and Elsie Callahan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Tuesday, January 23, 2007, from 2-4, & 7-9 PM. The funeral will be Wednesday, January 24, 2007, 9:00am at ST.MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CHURCH, 70 CIANI STREET, Paterson where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Joseph Orland. Entombment l will be in HOLY SEPULCHRE CEMETERY, TOTOWA on Wednesday at 10:00 am.