Alfred E. Vetrone Born February 10, 1936 Passed February 17, 2025 Formerly of Bergenfield, NJ Currently of Boonton, NJ
Al graduated high school in 1954 from St. Joseph’s in West New York, New Jersey. He married his beloved wife, Theresa, in 1957 and they lived in Bergenfield for most of their lives, later briefly moving to Warren County, NJ. Most recently Al resided at the New Jersey Firemen’s Home in Boonton, NJ.
Al spent nearly 30 years as a member of the Bergenfield Volunteer Fire Department with Company 2. Al also worked for many years as a driver and later a supervisor at NJ Transit bus company. In his later years, Al kept himself busy working as a school crossing guard and as event security at his beloved Giants Stadium.
In his retirement, Al enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, attending NY Giants games, and watching thoroughbred races at the local tracks where he had friends who owned racehorses. For many years he drove a small bus painted blue, bearing the Giants logo, and outfitted with a grill and seating to tailgate with friends and family on Giants game day. Al was an animal lover, and greatly enjoyed the company of his dogs, especially his late dog, Nicky.
Al is survived by; three loving daughters; Donna Vetrone, Josephine DeRosa and her husband Al, and Alice Layne and her husband Peter and three adoring grandchildren; Krystina and her husband Tim, Elyse and her fiance Cole, and Jeffry.
Al is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Theresa of over 60 years (2019), his parents Ralph and Lena Vetrone, and his brother, Paul Vetrone.
Visiting hours will be 2-5 PM on Saturday, February 22nd at Cochran Funeral Home in Hackettstown, New Jersey.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in Al’s memory may be made to the New Jersey Firemen’s Home at 565 Lathrop Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005 (more info can be found at NJFH.org) or to a reputable dog or horse rescue of your choosing.
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mark L schneider says
February 19, 2025 at 6:51 pmExpressing my condolences. Al was a great guy, always with a smile and good and positive things to say. The best to your family. Mark Schneider RN. 2nd shift supervisor NJFH
Alexander Lorenzo says
February 19, 2025 at 11:42 pmAl was my second supervisor at NJT. He was all business, but very fair. He was very instrumental in getting extra work for our garage. One of the humorous memories of Al was that there were two occasions when you were not allowed into his office. One was before all the buses went out in the morning. The other was if the Giants lost the day before. You had better know this because he would kick you out if you didn’t. He got me once. I was lucky to see him last year at a luncheon, and it was great. Rest in peace, Al. You might be the best supervisor NJT ever had.
Donna says
February 22, 2025 at 1:40 pmMy Dad, my buddy, forever
Mary Kirsch says
February 23, 2025 at 3:28 pmUncle Al (know to all who knew him from #2 firehouse)
May you rest in peace. Your smile was always contagious, and your laughter even more .
To your family , know that his life will live on thru you his children and grandchildren.
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