Albert J. Farina

FARINA, Albert J. Died on February 13, 2011, at his home in West Berlin surrounded by his family at the age of 93. Beloved husband of 71 years to Rita A. (nee Siderio). Devoted father of Maria O'Brien of Berlin, the late Albert F. and the late Joseph D. Sr. Loving grandfather of Lisa (Troy) Castano, of West Berlin, Rachel Farina and Joseph D. Farina, Jr., both of Mays Landing. Proud great- grandfather of Michael Castano, Gina Castano and Joseph D. Farina, III. Al was born and raised in Phila. He served his country in the Army. He was a self-employed paper hanger for 45 years retiring in 1987. He enjoyed being on his boat the "Lisa-Anne", fishing and tending to his garden. In 1991, Al's garden won 1st place in the Courier-Post's Suburban Vegetable Garden Contest. He was also an avid Phillies fan and enjoyed being with his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with his family on Thursday 9:30 to 11am at St. Simon Stock Parish/Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, White Horse Pike at Franklin Ave, Berlin, where his Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11am. Burial with Military Honors of his cremated remains will follow at Gate of Heaven Cem. Berlin. Al's family requests in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory be made to SCUCS, Respite Program,146 Black Horse Pike, Mt. Ephraim, NJ 08059 or Samaritan Hospice,5 Eves Drive Suite 300,Marlton, NJ 08053. For information and condolences please visit www.giosafuneralhome. com