Agostino Diecidue, age 98, of Hackettstown, NJ died Saturday, January 16, 2021 peacefully at home. Agostino was born August 15, 1922 in the town of Menfi, Sicily, to the late Antonino and Maria (Napoli) Diecidue.
In addition to his parents Agostino was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Vita Bivona Diecidue, and his 6 siblings, Domenico, Vincenzo, Rosalia, Filomena, Rosa and Lilla.
Agostino immigrated to America in 1955, he owned and operated Agostino’s Shoe Repair in Hackettstown since 1963. He loved spending time in his garden growing tomatoes, figs, cucuzza and making wine. He also enjoyed hunting and was very handy and could fix anything. Most of all Agostino loved spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed the summertime when they would gather under the grapevines for Sunday dinner. He will be deeply missed by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his two loving daughters, Maria Genco Diecidue and companion Antonio Ferranti, Giovanna “Joanne” Bowes and husband Michael, his devoted son, Anthony Diecidue and wife Jaclyn, his brother Giuseppe Diecidue and wife Nina, sister, Nina Diecidue, brother, Nicola Diecidue and wife Anna, six grandchildren, Lisa Tafuri and husband Joseph, Lauren Genco and fiance Cesar Pulgarin, John-Michael Genco, Nicolas Bowes, AJ and Luke Diecidue, two great granddaughters, Francesca and Nicole Tafuri.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 am on Thursday, January 21 at St. Jude R.C. Church, 17 Mt Olive Road, Budd Lake, NJ. Entombment will be in Gates of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover following the Mass.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM and 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ. Social distancing and masks are required.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities, Attn: Development Office, 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263
or to
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital, Memorial & Honor Program, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 in memory of Agostino.
15 Condolences for Diecidue, Agostino
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Paul & Robin Wallace says
January 18, 2021 at 11:17 pmDear Agostino Family
My Wife Robin and I were so saddened to see that Mr. Agostino passed away.
He would come into Williams and Hibler and we would have such great conversations, about his grape vines, and Garden,’
I would ask Him if He had been to the Priests Convention as He was a Saver of Souls too.
He was such a pleasant guy as you all well know, and though my memories are meant to honor and console, I fear they will fall far short at a time like this,
I pray our FATHER in Heaven grant you all the Comfort HE alone can grant, through Christ our LORD.
GOD Bless you all.
Paul & Robin Wallace
Joanne Bowes says
January 26, 2021 at 1:51 amThank you for your kind words and sharing your memories
of our Dad.
Maria, Joanne & Anthony
Anthony Diecidue says
January 26, 2021 at 2:21 amThank you for your kind words. My father will be greatly missed.
Lisa Bodrogi says
January 29, 2021 at 6:14 pmI am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I loved talking to him when he would come and visit me at the bank. We talked so much about his garden and our love to grow. Prayers to you and your family.
Ray & Angie Lemasters says
January 19, 2021 at 1:55 pmDear Joanne and the Agostino family,
We were saddened to learn of “Gus'” passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joanne Bowes says
January 26, 2021 at 1:52 amThank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Maria, Joanne, & Anthony
Kevin and Andrea Kenia says
January 20, 2021 at 12:49 amA great neighbor and friend. Prayers for your family.
Joanne Bowes says
January 26, 2021 at 1:54 amThank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Maria, Joanne & Anthony
mike weiss says
January 20, 2021 at 3:36 pmDear Anthony and family,
I was saddened to hear of your dads death.Whenever I saw him, in either his shop or mine, we would have long , interesting conversations.
He was always a pleasure to see.I know that my dad was very fond of him also.
He is one of those people that I will always remember fondly.
Because of Covid , I cannot attend.
My thoughts are with you.
Mike Weiss
Dad & Lad
Joanne Bowes says
January 26, 2021 at 1:56 amThank you for your kind words and sharing your memories of our Dad.
Maria, Joanne & Anthony
Anthony Diecidue says
January 26, 2021 at 2:28 amThank you for your kind words Mike. My Dad always spoke highly of you as well.
He will be greatly missed.
Timothy K Wallace says
January 21, 2021 at 1:05 amTo the Decidue Family,
I was in Maria’s class in school oh so many years ago. As with most Hackettstown residents, our connection with your father was Agostino’s Shoe Repair, which according to the obituary he opened just after we moved to town. It was the only place you took your shoes, and he would always have a story to tell of the specific repair he did to your shoe and why it was better than the way it was originally made! He was always right. When I moved back to town in 1990 to Valentine St, my wife made it a point to walk with our children for shoe repairs to his shop – and for an always pleasant visit. On reading this today all I could think is that a part of Hackettstown’s charm has passed away – a good and honourable man. We pray that the Lord comforts you in your time of sorrow.
Tim and Theresa Wallace
Joanne Bowes says
January 26, 2021 at 1:59 amThank you for your kind words and sharing your memories of our Dad.
Maria, Joanne, & Anthony
Anthony Diecidue says
January 26, 2021 at 2:49 amThank you for your kind words. Hearing these stories does sincerely help, during this difficult time. Our father loved talking to his customers and telling stories to all of us.
Aliki Harding Martin says
January 9, 2022 at 2:32 pmDear Maria and family,
I was saddened to just see of your dad’s passing. What great memories we had of your family.
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