Richard A Paduano died on June 24. He was 90 years old and lived in Livingston for nearly 25 years, after moving here from Irvington in 1999.
Mr. Paduano was born in Newark, on October 25, 1933, the youngest of four children born to Francesco and Margaret Paduano.
Mr. Paduano was predeceased by his parents and three siblings, Frederic Paduano, Ernest Paduano, and Adeline Biancone. He is survived by his nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Roseland on June 29. A traditional burial ceremony followed at Gate of Heaven cemetery in East Hanover.
Donations can be made in his memory to East Coast Canine Rescue, 102 Meeting House Hill Road, North Franklin, CT 06254; or at eastcoastcaninerescue. org.
