Dino A. Favetta

Dino A. Favetta, 64 of Park Ridge, was called home to God on Tuesday January 10, 2023. Beloved husband of Marylou Talafous for 42 years. Devoted father of Michael and his fiancée Stephanie of Bayside, Queens; Christine of Kaua'i, Hawai'i; and Nicole and her husband Adam Fallacaro of River Vale. Loving grandfather (Nunu) of Serafina, 3.5, and Lucia, 1.5. Dear youngest brother of Antonio of Jersey City and Marcel of Pennsylvania. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Born in Jersey City to the late Carmela and Anthony, he moved to Park Ridge this summer after 35 years in Hanover Twp, Morris County. Dino was a self-employed chemical and electrical engineer and for 30 years was an adjunct professor at his alma mater Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 32 years, becoming a 4th degree member with the Whippany Council. Dino enjoyed a life of travel and listening to the Beatles with his wife, filled with love, laughter, and all things Disney with his children and grandchildren, and shared a passion for food, wine, and the NY Giants with friends. His stories, wisdom, patience, wit, and love will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.

The family welcomes those who wish to share fond memories and expressions of sympathy on Sunday, January 15th, 2-7pm at Becker Funeral Home in Westwood. A mass celebrating Dino's life will be held on Monday, January 16th, 10am at St. John the Baptist Church in Hillsdale.

Private cremation service to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus at kofc.org or mailed to the Knights of Columbus Council 6904, PO Box 37, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927