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November 7, 2009
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Monday and Tuesday, November 9 & 10, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the funeral home.
Co-owner of Premio Foods, Inc. in Hawthorne, New Jersey. Devoted father and husband.
Steven A. Cinque, age 49 of Wayne, died at home on Saturday November 7, 2009 with his family by his side. He had fought a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Steven was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived there until he was twelve, when the family moved to Selden, NY. He graduated with the class of 1978 from Newfield High School.
It was at Newfield High School that Steven met the love of his life; Denise Basileo. On their first date, he took her to the movies. Of all their choices, he decided they would see Kramer vs. Kramer – a film about a divorcing couple! Well, despite that start to their relationship, they went on to enjoy twenty five years of a “fun” marriage together with blessings too numerous to count, including their four beautiful children. Steven did everything for his family, for his kids, for his wife. He worked as hard as he did so that they could enjoy a wonderful life and he could be the best father possible to his kids. Together, they enjoyed family vacations to Aruba, Florida, or just spending time at the house down the shore. Steven loved the sun, always had a tan, and loved being near the water, outdoors, where he could relax. His shore house was his ‘escape’ and he would go there as often as he could, even in the winter months.
Steven was co-owner of Premio Foods, Inc., Hawthorne, NJ with his brother Marc. Their father had started Garden State Sausage Company, where both boys learned the business. As Steven and Marc took over, they transformed the company into Premio Foods and built it to be what it is today. A major part of the Premio success is the ‘family’ of employees that Steven worked with everyday. He loved his Premio family and the hugs and kisses he received everyday at the office provided him with much needed strength to keep up his fight. Despite his advanced illness and confinement to a wheelchair, he kept going to work – even the day before he died. Steven was always grateful for the success and blessings he enjoyed in life and he knew that his Premio family was to thank for much of it. His work-ethic and big heart defined him. He was generous beyond measure, unable to say “no” to anyone. Rarely would he treat himself to anything special, but he always took care of everyone else.
During the past two years, as he battled with ALS, Steven was extremely fortunate to have the aid of his two caregivers; Elizabeth and Belva. Their kindness and care helped the whole family cope with Steven’s disease as it affected each of them profoundly. Everyone in the family is grateful to them for all that they have done.
Steven is survived by his devoted wife of twenty five years; Denise (nee Basileo), his four children; Monique, Joey, Steven and Anthony, all of Wayne, his loving parents; Joseph and Helene Cinque of Wayne, his brother; Marc Cinque and his wife Lisa of North Caldwell, his sister; Elisa Moore and her husband Dave of Glen Rock, his dear mother-in-law; Fanny Basileo of Wayne, his two sister-in-laws: Anette Schimmel and her husband Henry of Long Island, and Michelle DeMarco and her husband Charlie of Long Island, three brother-in-laws; Vinny Basileo and his wife Lynne of Long Island, Paul Basileo and his wife Marie of Long Island, and Lenny Basileo and his wife Pat of Medford, NJ, as well as a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Cinque Foundation, 365 W. Passaic Street, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 would be greatly appreciated. You can print out a donation form below or go to www.cinquefoundation.com for more information.
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Monday and Tuesday, November 9 & 10, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the funeral home.
November 7, 2009
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Monday and Tuesday, November 9 & 10, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the funeral home.
Co-owner of Premio Foods, Inc. in Hawthorne, New Jersey. Devoted father and husband.
Steven A. Cinque, age 49 of Wayne, died at home on Saturday November 7, 2009 with his family by his side. He had fought a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Steven was born in Brooklyn, NY and lived there until he was twelve, when the family moved to Selden, NY. He graduated with the class of 1978 from Newfield High School.
It was at Newfield High School that Steven met the love of his life; Denise Basileo. On their first date, he took her to the movies. Of all their choices, he decided they would see Kramer vs. Kramer – a film about a divorcing couple! Well, despite that start to their relationship, they went on to enjoy twenty five years of a “fun” marriage together with blessings too numerous to count, including their four beautiful children. Steven did everything for his family, for his kids, for his wife. He worked as hard as he did so that they could enjoy a wonderful life and he could be the best father possible to his kids. Together, they enjoyed family vacations to Aruba, Florida, or just spending time at the house down the shore. Steven loved the sun, always had a tan, and loved being near the water, outdoors, where he could relax. His shore house was his ‘escape’ and he would go there as often as he could, even in the winter months.
Steven was co-owner of Premio Foods, Inc., Hawthorne, NJ with his brother Marc. Their father had started Garden State Sausage Company, where both boys learned the business. As Steven and Marc took over, they transformed the company into Premio Foods and built it to be what it is today. A major part of the Premio success is the ‘family’ of employees that Steven worked with everyday. He loved his Premio family and the hugs and kisses he received everyday at the office provided him with much needed strength to keep up his fight. Despite his advanced illness and confinement to a wheelchair, he kept going to work – even the day before he died. Steven was always grateful for the success and blessings he enjoyed in life and he knew that his Premio family was to thank for much of it. His work-ethic and big heart defined him. He was generous beyond measure, unable to say “no” to anyone. Rarely would he treat himself to anything special, but he always took care of everyone else.
During the past two years, as he battled with ALS, Steven was extremely fortunate to have the aid of his two caregivers; Elizabeth and Belva. Their kindness and care helped the whole family cope with Steven’s disease as it affected each of them profoundly. Everyone in the family is grateful to them for all that they have done.
Steven is survived by his devoted wife of twenty five years; Denise (nee Basileo), his four children; Monique, Joey, Steven and Anthony, all of Wayne, his loving parents; Joseph and Helene Cinque of Wayne, his brother; Marc Cinque and his wife Lisa of North Caldwell, his sister; Elisa Moore and her husband Dave of Glen Rock, his dear mother-in-law; Fanny Basileo of Wayne, his two sister-in-laws: Anette Schimmel and her husband Henry of Long Island, and Michelle DeMarco and her husband Charlie of Long Island, three brother-in-laws; Vinny Basileo and his wife Lynne of Long Island, Paul Basileo and his wife Marie of Long Island, and Lenny Basileo and his wife Pat of Medford, NJ, as well as a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Cinque Foundation, 365 W. Passaic Street, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 would be greatly appreciated. You can print out a donation form below or go to www.cinquefoundation.com for more information.
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