John Cristinziano, on September 26, 2022, of Blackwood, NJ; formerly of S. Philadelphia, PA. Age 86.

Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Forchione). Devoted father of Lucy Pizzo (Sal), Joanna Smith (Robert, Jr.), and Angela McCarville (James). Loving grandfather of Robert Smith III (Noelle Wilson), Brittani Franco (Justin), Salvatore Pizzo, Christian McCarville, Daniel Pizzo, and Derek McCarville and great grandfather of Giovanni and Lorenzo Franco and Brooklyn Wilson. Dear brother of the late Frank Cristinziano, Antonio Cristinziano and Rosaria Marino and son of the late Donato and Lucia Cristinziano. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

John worked as a bricklayer and mason contractor. He loved to cook and was known for his homemade wine and Sunday gravy. He enjoyed watching sports and loved spending time with his family. John loved and cared for his wife. They enjoyed spending time at their vacation home in Wildwood. John came from Italy and made a comfortable life for himself and his family, he was proud of his Italian heritage.

There will be a viewing from 6pm to 8pm Sunday, October 2, 2022 and from 9:15am to 10:15am Monday, October 3, 2022 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral Mass 11am Monday at St. Agnes RC Church, Our Lady of Hope Parish, Coles & Little Gloucester Rds., Blackwood, NJ. Entombment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chews Landing.

In lieu of flowers Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 71425, Philadelphia, PA 17196-1425.

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