John G. Ragone, 72, of Wyckoff passed away February 11, 2011. Born in Italy, he came to the US in 1966 and settled in Union City before moving to Wyckoff 12 years ago. John was the owner of Art Carpentry in Wyckoff for many years.

Beloved husband of Grace (Lopocaro). Devoted father of Andrew and his wife Diana, Anthony and his wife Debra, and Gianluca, all of Wyckoff, and Michael and his wife Maria of Hasbrouck Heights. Dear brother of Irene Colonna of Brooklyn, Lucia Pallotto of Passaic Park, Elizabeth Sclarea of Clifton, Josephine Sclano of Clifton, Lucrezia Barbieri of Passaic Park, Michael Ragone of Clifton, Maria Cirillo of Passaic Park and Luca Ragone of Wyckoff. Cherished grandfather of 4.

Funeral Monday 9 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, and 10 AM at St. John Kanty RC Church, Clifton. Entombment, Garden of Memories, Washington Township. Visiting Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. www.shookfh.com