Vincent Bassani

Vincent Bassani, age 88, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Newton Medical Center. Born and raised in Moonachie to the late Vincenzo and Mary (Nerone) Bassani, he graduated from East Rutherford High School and served in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Bassani moved to Sussex County in 1976 and had been a self-employed painting contractor, owning and operating Bassani Painting. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Bertha on Sept. 17, 2010. Mr. Bassani is survived by his four sons, Peter Bassani and his wife, Diane, of Hawley, Pa., Ronald Bassani of Wantage, Vincent Bassani and his wife, Belinda, of Wantage, and Donald Bassani and his wife, Tanya, of Wantage; his daughter, Michelle Bassani McKenney of Sussex; his brother, John Bassani of Toms River; his three sisters, Angie Bittman of New Jersey, Margie Riggs of California, and Mary Lou Brigley of Pompton Plains; 11 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Interment will follow at Clove Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects to the family on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.pinkelfuneralhome.com