Emil J. Nigro, Jr., 89 of Toms River, formerly of Kearny passed away at home on March 30, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Emil at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr. Kearny on Friday April 5 from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Saturday at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Born in Kearny, Emil was a longtime resident until moving to Toms River in 1994. He proudly served in the Army during the Korean War, and later worked for Monsanto until becoming a Kearny firefighter for many years until his retirement 30 years ago. An avid fan of the New York Yankees and New York Giants, Emil especially enjoyed following boxing.
Emil was the beloved husband to Lorraine (nee Robinson) Nigro; loving father of Michelle Flood and her husband Frederick and Steven Nigro (Nancy Montero); grandfather of Steven Nigro, Jr., Isabella Nigro, Andrew Flood (Elena) and Rebecca Pinghera (Anthony); and great-grandfather of four. He was predeceased by his siblings Anne, Carmen, William and Albert, and is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Flowers are appreciated, or if preferred, donations in his memory may be made to the MS Society, or to Autism Speaks.
