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John Sirico Obituary

John Paul Sirico

AGE: 59 • Denville

John Paul Sirico age 59 died in the arms of his loving wife, Daisy (nee Harrison) Sirico, his soulmate for life, best friend and buddy of twenty years. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Rita Theresa Sirico and John Paul Sirico, Sr. John is survived by his adopted parents Josie Barrino (mom) of Paterson and Edward Harrison of Haledon. Along with other considered family Merlin ("Cherry") Harrison (mother-in-law). Other considered siblings: cherished (brother and sister) Kenneth & Sherry Harrison of Ft. Washington, MD. Andrew Harrison (brother), Alican Mc Gahn (sister), Madelaina Harrison (sister) the late Rev.Monica Manning (sister indeed) and Gerald Bernard Manning (brother). Other considered very special siblings are Eunice Dorlinda Darty of Englewood ("very special sister") and another very special brother : Mr. Nicholas Rodriguez of Paterson. Along with Mr. Troy Allston of Paterson and Keith Starnes of Morristown. Most favorite uncle, George Williams of Alabama. He also leaves behind 2 Godchildren: Emiah and Jeremiah Barksdale of Clifton. Along with most adored niece and nephew, Jessie & Joshua Manning of Paterson. In addition, his other beloved nieces, Tiffany Stanley of Wilmington, Delaware, Jaime Harrison of Severn, MD and US Air Force Airman Jamil

Harrison based out of Charleston, SC. John also leaves behind a host of cousins from all over the globe. He is also survived by his loving church family: First AME Zion Church, Paterson. Moreover, he leaves behind a host of special colleagues and friends of

the CIT Group, INC., to name a few would include Mr. Robert Ingato (very loyal friend and brother) of Mendham, as well as Mr. Eric Mandelbaum of Livingston and Mr. Chris Paul of CT. In addition to a family of friends of the Cedar Lake Community of Denville. Born in Bronx, NY he lived in Randolph before moving to Denville 11 years ago. He was an attorney for CIT Group, INC, Livingston. He was a member of the NY State Bar Association and the Yale Club. John was an Army veteran. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral at First AME Zion, Church, 326 Ellison St., Paterson on Saturday at 12:00 PM. Entombment to follow at Fair Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Fair Lawn. Visitation will take place at the church, prior to services from 10:00-12:00 PM. Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa is in charge of arrangements.

Published by Daily Record on Feb. 19, 2014.
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Daisy, I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
God bless.

Terri Moore-Smith

February 22, 2014

Rest in Peace Brother Jonny, Thank you for the kindness and for helping me. To Daisy (Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."-Psalm 30:5) Thank you for letting me be part of your lives...

Keith Starnes

February 19, 2014

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