Pasquale Cotroneo, 78, of Clifton, passed away on September 24, 2014. Born in New York City, he lived in Calabria, Italy, and Paterson before moving to Clifton many years ago. A parishioner of St. Paul's RC Church, Clifton, Pasquale was a member of the Roma Sports Club of Paterson. Pasquale was the Manager of the Hot Grill on Lexington Avenue in Clifton, where he worked for 52 years, retiring in 2012. Devoted husband for 39 years of Linda A, (Leccese). Beloved father of Patrick Cotroneo and his wife Jennifer of Clifton, and Lois Cotroneo and T.J. Fleming of Clifton. Loving grandfather of Thomas, Dylan, Jack and Mackenzie. Dear brother of Francesca Cotroneo of Italy. Visiting Friday 6-9 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton, with a prayer service at 7 PM. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105, www.stjude.org, in memory of Pasquale, would be greatly appreciated.