He was born in Amenia, New York and moved to Staten Island in 1954. He is a graduate of Curtis high school and Wagner College with a bachelors degree and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education. As well as having a degree in administration. He taught at PS 36 in Annadale then went on to teach at PS1 in Tottenville and remain there for 33 years. Aside from teaching mostly all elementary grades he was a music specialist most famously known for forming the PS1 colonial marching band. He also served as president of the conference House for two terms. He was a member of the Central lions club, and various other organizations across the island. After retiring he spent a lot of time doing music therapy in many nursing homes across the island. He was also in charge of the children’s choir at Saint Thomas the apostle church in Pleasant Plains. In his free time he enjoyed spending time with his family and most often would enjoy summers at his lake house in New Hampshire. He is survived by his wife Eleanor (nee: Azzinaro) of 54 years devoted father to daughter Lauren and son Douglas, and beloved grandfather of Madison and Louis Imperato.
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