Obituary of Angelo R. Contursi

Angelo Contursi

Tavern Owner in West Orange

Angelo R. Contursi, 82, of West Orange, New Jersey, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey.

Relatives and friends will visit tomorrow, Friday, July 24, 2020 from 9:30 - 11:30 am at the Codey & Jones Funeral Home, 54 Roseland Ave., Caldwell, New Jersey. A graveside service will follow at noon in Restland Memorial Park in East Hanover, New Jersey.

Born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Angelo was the son of John and Carmella (Valentino) Contursi. He lived most of his life in West Orange.

Angelo was a co-owner of several bar and grills in West Orange and Orange, New Jersey including the Double C Bar and Grill in West Orange.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary (DiMarsico) and loving son, John.

Surviving are his devoted daughters, Maria Tirella, Andrea Torres and JulieAnn Petrillo and her husband, Nino; cherished grandchildren, Grace Marie Tirella, Rachel Faith Tirella, Hannah Rose Torres, Victoria Hope Torres, Sophia Andrea Torres, Nina Marie Petrillo, Anthony John Petrillo, Augustino Micheal Petrillo; adoring sisters, Adele Tortoriello, Teresa Matto and Joan Bardi.