Joseph F. Nigro, 95, of Fords, passed away on October 21, 2013. He was born August 8, 1918, in Elizabeth, NJ. Joseph was a Custodian for the Woodbridge Board of Education. He served in the US Army during WWII. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace Church; a member of the Fords-Edison Seniors; an honorary member of the Fords Ladies Club; a member of the Elizabeth Seniors; and a member of the Vallatese Association of Elizabeth.

Joe was predeceased by his wife, Gertrude Nigro, in 2007; three sisters: Mary DePalma, Angelina Gallaso, and Edith D'Antico; four brothers: Mike, Americo, Frank, and Angelo Nigro.

He is survived by his son, Gary Nigro, and his wife, Jean, of Old Bridge; granddaughter, Sherry Oliveira and her husband Eddie; great-grandson, Nicholas; sister, Ann Harris and her husband, Russell, of Elizabeth; and his sister-in-law, Katherine Nigro.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 24, 2013, from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-9:00 pm at the Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863. Funeral services will begin Friday at 9:30 am at the funeral home and will be followed by a 10:00 am Funeral Liturgy at Our Lady of Peace Church in Fords. Entombment will be in Woodbridge Memorial Gardens.

Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.