Deacon Pasquale F. “Pat” Vuolo, 93, formerly of Verona, died on August 25, 2018 at home in Pompton Plains, surrounded by his loving family. Visiting will be in the Prout Funeral Home, 370 Bloomfield Avenue, Verona on Tuesday, August 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be offered in Our Lady of the Lake Church, Verona on Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Born in New Haven, Conn., Deacon Pat lived in Jersey City prior to moving to Verona in 1954 and then retiring to Pompton Plains in 2003.
He was a metal cutter for Kellogg’s in Jersey City before working as a boiler estimator for Foster Wheeler in Livingston. Deacon Pat proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
A man of faith, he was ordained a Deacon April 11, 1981 and served at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Verona for 22 years. He was also a member of the Father James J. Kelly Council 3632 of the Knights of Columbus.
Deacon Pat was predeceased by his parents, Antonio and Lucia (nee Costanzo) Vuolo and seven siblings, Giovannina (Jennie) Giove, Mary C. Vuolo, Nancy Vuolo, Charles Vuolo, Anthony (Ame) Vuolo, Francesco (Francis) Vuolo and Salvatore Vuolo.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Loyola (nee Thielbar) Vuolo, loving daughters, Agnes M. Vuolo and Loretto V. Schuessler (and her husband, Glenn) and cherished granddaughter, Kimberly Schuessler.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Fl 17, Chicago, IL 60601 would be appreciated.
