Frank 'Buzzard' Alfano Longshoreman and longtime Hillside resident, 74 Frank "Buzzard" Alfano, 74, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Hillside, N.J., passed away peacefully on Dec. 2, 2014, at his home, after a courageous battle. Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Growney Funeral Home, (www.growneyfuneral.com) 1070 North Broad St., Hillside, N.J. The Funeral Mass will be offered Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at The Church of St. Catherine of Siena, North Broad Street, Hillside, N.J. Born in Newark, N.J., Frank lived in Hillside for most of his life before moving to Florida seven years ago. He worked as a longshoreman for Maher Terminals for 38 years. A member of the Italian American Club, he loved fishing, golfing and coaching Pop Warner and Little League. Frank was the beloved husband of Giovina (Jean Russo) Alfano; devoted father of Frank Jr. and Anita, James and Michelle, Chris and Filomena Alfano and fourth son, Frank Pais, his Dunk Frankie Lakes. He was the dear brother of Pat, brother-in-law to John and Peggy Russo, Lenora and Manny Azevedo and nephew of Enrico Bruno and Mary Darpino and loving grandfather of James and Elizabeth, Frank, Jennifer and Joey, Lisa, Gina, Nicole, Jonathan and Sticks. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hope Health Care Services, 9470 S. Park Circle, Ft. Myers, Fla. 33908 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, would be appreciated.
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