Bennie Joseph Zangara Sr.

Zangara, Bennie Joseph Sr., 98 of Dania Beach, FL formerly of Clifton, NJ passed away peacefully on February 8, 2024. He was born in Passaic to Joseph and Antoinette (Antonacci) Zangara. Predeceased by his beloved wife Jennie (nee Presti) Zangara in 2006. Loving father of Tina & her husband Edward Kloss, Joseph C. Zangara and his wife Rose Marie and Bennie Zangara Jr. and his fiancé Nancy Preston. Devoted grandfather to Edward Kloss, Laurie Rodia, Denise Zangara, Peter Zangara, and Miranda Lynn Zangara. Cherished great grandfather to Ashley, Ava and Mason Kloss, Luciano, Michael and Anthony Rodia, and Samuel and Zachariah Zangara. Brother of Anna Rose DeStefano, and the late Maria Zangara. He is also survived by his loving companion Carma Lynn Domino. Bennie grew up in Passaic. After Pearl Harbor he joined the Merchant Marines on his 18th birthday to serve his country in WWII. He was a proud WWII Veteran & part of the greatest generation. After the war he began his career as an auto repair specialist. He moved to Clifton in 1961...