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Jerry DiGirolamo Obituary

Garfield — Jerry "PopBop" DiGirolamo, 85, died July 31.

A life long resident of Garfield, he served in the Army from 1950 to 1952 in Germany. He was a parishioner of Mt. Virgin Church, and a past member of the Garfield VFW Post 2867. He was a contractor for 40 years, retiring in 1987.

Surviving are three daughters, Dawn Dunkerley and her husband, James, Janine Costanzo and Jerilyn DiGirolamo; two brothers, Frank and Vito; and five grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife, Addie (2012); his son, Anthony (1981); and a son-in-law, Timothy Costanzo (2011).

Funeral was Aug. 3 at Our Lady of Mount Virgin Church, Garfield, with a committal service at St. Mary's Cemetery, Saddle Brook. Arrangements by Aloia Funeral Home, Garfield.

The family is accepting memorial donations for the American Diabetes Foundation.
Published by Community News on Aug. 15, 2012.

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