Obituary of Paul E. Radice

Paul E. Radice South Plainfield, NJ - Paul E. Radice, 91, died on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at his home. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Paul moved to South Plainfield in 1959. After faithfully serving his country as Staff Sergeant in the United States Army during WWII, Paul was honorably discharged in 1945. He served under General Patton in the battles and campaigns of Ardennes, Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland, earning the American Defense Service Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was the owner of DeLorenzo's Mens Clothing Store in Clifton and had a passion for tailoring. He enjoyed music, especially playing the drums and guitar, an avid dancer and he loved his martini's. He attended Sacred Heart RC Church in town and was a member of the South Plainfield VFW Post #6763 Besides his parents, he is predeceased by three brothers. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, Paul was truly a family man. He leaves behind his wife Angela Marie (Curreri) with whom he joined hands in marriage on April 27, 1946, his loving daughters and their husbands; Kathryn Sabino and Anthony of South Plainfield and Christine Zur and Michael of South River. He also leaves behind his dear granddaughter Ann Marie Zur. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 beginning 9:30 AM in the McCriskin-Gustafson Home for Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 followed by mausoleum entombment in the Good Shepherd Chapel Mausoleum in St. Gertrude Cemetery located in Colonia. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the South Plainfield Rescue Squad, 2506 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080.