Gennaro Nigro

Gennaro was born in Vallata, Italy and later moved to the United States, settling in Elizabeth, NJ. After getting married, he relocated to Linden, NJ, where he lived for 54 years. He dedicated 40 years of his life working for General Motors. He was an active member of the Men's Vallatese Society. Gennaro had a passion for gardening and winemaking. He enjoyed watching soccer and supporting his favorite team, Napoli. During his free time, he liked playing scratch-offs, solitaire, and Italian card games with his friends and family at the Vallatese Club. He also enjoyed watching movies and listening to Italian music. Every year, he eagerly anticipated traveling back to Italy with his wife, Giuseppa, and spending the summer in his hometown. Above all, he cherished spending quality time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Gennaro is survived by his wife Giuseppa (Richichi), daughters Rosemarie Tanga (Felice), Diana LoBrace (Michael), and Angela Del Valle and son Jerry Nigro (Leslie). Gennaro is survived by brother Mario Nigro (Maria).

Gennaro had a total of twelve grandchildren, named Gabriella, Anthony, Briana, Julia, Sabrina, Isabella, Alexander, Elena, Boris, Gennaro, Stefano, and Gianna.

Gennaro was predeceased by his mother, Maria Rosa Nigro (nee. Cerullo), his father, Vito Nigro, as well as his brothers Antonio and Michele Nigro, and sister-in-law, Rose Nigro.

A visitation for Gennaro will be Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home, 2124 East Saint George Ave, Linden.

A funeral mass will occur Thursday, February 22, 2024 at10:00 AM at St. Anthony's Church, 853 3rd Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202. Followed by interment at Rosedale Cemetery, 750 East Linden Ave, Linden, NJ 07036.

As per the family's request, kindly refrain from socializing in the shared space during the visitation.