Fusco, George James departed this Earth on March 28,2016. Born in Woodside, Queens. Predeceased by his parents Louis and Angelina “Mom Fusco” who moved the family to Woodcliff Lake in 1928. George attended Park Ridge High School and was proprietor of Fusco’s Market, the families store. George served 15 yrs. in the NJ National Guard 50th Armored Div., achieving rank of Sergeant. He served 67 yrs. in the Woodcliff Lake Fire Dept. rising to the position of 2nd Asst. Chief, was made Honorary Chief after achieving 50 yrs. of service and is the longest serving member in the department’s history. He is survived by Barbara his wife of 48 yrs., his children Dorothy Derienzo and her husband Tom, George and his wife Carol, and grandchildren Thomas, Chris, Joseph, Laura, Heather and Georgia. Also survived by brothers Louis and Raymond. Predeceased by siblings Joseph, John, Fannie Hathaway, Marion Christman, and Dorothy Schultz. Visitation at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Sunday, April 3 from 4-9PM. Funeral Mass, Monday, April 4 at 10am, Our Lady Mother Church, 209 Woodcliff Ave., Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Memorial donations in George’s name can be made to the Woodcliff Lake Fire Department.
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