Obituary of Wayne A. Basilone

RARITAN- Wayne A Basilone, 75, died on Monday, January 13, 2020 at his home in Raritan. He was born in Somerville, New Jersey on October 3, 1944 to his dear parents Angelo and Mary (Crisci) Basilone. Wayne was a Line Manager at Ortho Diagnostics. He was a devoted father and cherished his grandchildren dearly. He enjoyed country dancing at the Colorado Café and his daily walks through the mall with his longtime friend. Wayne was a friend to all and will be dearly missed. Wayne is survived by his loving children, Todd and wife Michelle, Wayne and his wife Kathleen, Wendi and husband Perry, and Michael and his wife Danielle; cherished grandchildren Ava, Angelina, Jeffrey and Bryant; a sister-in-law Joan Golias and brother-in-law Frank Kretch. He is predeceased by his parents, sister Janice Kretch and brother Richard. Viewing will be held from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Funeral Home. Funeral service Monday, January 20, 2020 beginning with a viewing 9:00am to 10:00am at the funeral home followed by a 10:30 am Funeral Mass at St. Ann Church 45 Anderson Street, Raritan, NJ. Burial at St. Bernard Cemetery, Bridgewater, NJ. To send an online condolence visit www.Bongiovifuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Eye Cancer Foundation from their website: eyecancercure.com/donate “FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS”