Michael Congiusta Obituary

Michael Congiusta

AGE: 20 • East Brunswick

Michael Congiusta, 20, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011, at Hackensack University Medical Center, after a long and courageous battle with Leukemia. Born in New Brunswick, Michael was a lifelong resident of East Brunswick. Michael was completing his junior year of studies at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, and was a brother in the Alpha Zeta fraternity.

Surviving are his parents, Paul and Catherine (Palino) Congiusta; two brothers, Paul and Christopher; good friends, Katelyn Santoro and Meghan Cosentino; aunts and uncles, Steven Congiusta and his wife Marian, Christina Congiusta, Christine Resavage and her husband Al, Cindy Carlin and her husband Jim, Carolyn Villard and her husband Christophe, and Arthur Palino and his wife Rosanna; his paternal grandparents, Pat and Ann Congiusta; his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Nina Palino; and many cousins.

Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 at The Brunswick Memorial Home, 454 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. A Mass of Christian Burial shall be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16 at St. Bartholomew R.C. Church, East Brunswick. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Burial Park, South Brunswick. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to Tomorrows Children's Fund, 30 Prospect Ave., Hackensack, NJ 07601. For directions, please visit www.brunswickmemorialhome.com.

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Published by Home News Tribune on Mar. 12, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Congiusta

8 Entries

Sharon Kinsey

April 12, 2011

I also had Michael as a student in an online leadership and ethics course this semester. He was a wonderful student and though I never got to meet him, I could tell that he was inherently a caring and compassionate person. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sharon Kinsey

Maria S

March 17, 2011

Cathy, I am at a loss for words. I have had a cloud over my head ever since I heard about Michael passing away and I think about what you all have had to endure during these past few days. My deepest sympathy to you, Paul, Paul, Chris and your entire family. Let the emotions flow and I hope that someday the happy memories will prevail. Michael wouldn't want you all to be too sad. R.I.P. Michael. Our only consolation for your loss is that your suffering has ended.
Much love.

Thomas Micchelli

March 16, 2011

Please accept my heartfelt sympathies over Michael's passing. He was my student in an online writing course, and although we never met face-to-face, his warmth, humor and honesty affected me deeply. I will never forget his words when he missed an assignment due to his bone marrow transplant. He didn't ask for an extension because he felt that doing so would be "an unfair advantage against the other students in the class who might have their own problems to cope with." His courage and selflessness were truly remarkable.

March 16, 2011

Paul & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you during this difficult time. Sincerely,
Eileen & Chris Miller
USDA NRCS NJ

Dahlia Elsayed

March 15, 2011

I am so saddened to hear the news of Michael's passing. I was his instructor for an art appreciation course online and even virtually Michael made an impression- he was smart and funny and a really active voice in our class.
My deepest sympathies to the Congiusta family.
Dahlia Elsayed-Rutgers

March 15, 2011

We were so deeply sorry to hear of Michael's passing.

As both neighbors and friends, Henry, Gregory and I will keep Michael and the Congiusta family in our thoughts and prayers. God bless your family now and always. Fondly - Kathy Lopez

March 14, 2011

We will always remember Michael's wonderful spirit and love of life. Seeing him working out with his mom was such a treat in our day. It's a shock and very very saddening. We are thinking of you in this time and we will not forget his courage or yours.
Sincerely,
Danit Mackiln,PT and Amy Tible, SPT
Hackensack University Medical Center
Physical Therapy

Pauline Rahner

March 13, 2011

I am so saddened to hear about Michael's passing. I learned of this when I went to work last night at St. Peter's. Just want to let you know that Michal was the nicest boy who grew into a beautiful man both inside and out. This was in spite of the struggles he has had while battling his cancer not only once but twice. I want you to know that it was always a pleasure taking care of him and the family whenever he was with us. I am so sorry about the hole that has been left in your heart at this time, but I want you to know that he will always be a hero in my heart.
Sincerely,
Pauline Rahner RN,BC

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