Louis J. Cantafio passed away on February 9, 2020 after an extended hospital stay. He was 77. Born in New York City, Lou grew up on the streets of Chelsea before moving to Lake Hopatcong, NJ to raise his family and later moved to Kearny in 1994.
Lou was very proud of those he is survived by - his sons Louis J. Cantafio, Jr. and Michael A. Cantafio, daughter-in-laws Kathy and Noris and especially of his grandson Michael A. Cantafio. He was extremely happy to be a grandfather and loved every minute he spent with his grandson.
Lou was a proud retiree and had earned his living and raised his family as a union truck driver. Lou loved the hustle and never let a good deal go by. Besides making money, one of his very favorite things to do was sit in his driveway and drink beer with his friends and neighbors.
In his decline, Lou challenged every soul he came in contact with and never yielded an inch. He lived life in much the same way. When the end came, her returned to his home and invited his most respected friends to visit. He looked them in the eye and shook their hands. Later, he rested in peace with his two boys at his side before quietly passing away. Lou may possibly have been the toughest man ever to live.
Lou specified no services. Private cremation arrangements are with the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny. Lou’s sons would love it if his friends would stop by Lou’s driveway for one last beer.