Obituary of Paul Infranco

Paul Infranco, 84, of Vineland, NJ, passed away peacefully on August 7th, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in Montevago, Sicily, to Leonardo and Pietra (Cicio) Infranco on April 22, 1931. Paul immigrated to America in 1959 where he met his wife of 55 years, Antoinette. They settled in Vineland where they raised their three children. Paul started his long career in the food processing industry with Progresso Foods. His expertise in designing and building food processing equipment led to him being sought after by many in the industry. Paul culminated his successful career as an entrepreneur, founder and president of Buona Vita, Inc. He was a past recipient of the Italian Cultural Foundation's Spirit of Achievement Award and a generous supporter of numerous charities. He never truly left Sicily behind, traveling there every year with his wife to reconnect with family. Paul commissioned an extraordinary entrance that was constructed in the church of his hometown of Montevago in loving memory of his parents. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Antoinette and his cherished children: Piera (Henry) Kramarski; JoAnna (R. Blake) Christy and Paul (Phyllis) Infranco and his seven grandsons: Dr. Henry, Nicholas and Phillip Kramarski; P. Blake and Austin Christy; and Paul and Anthony Infranco. He is also survived by brother, Dr. Biagio (Sarina) Infranco, sister, Rosina Infranco, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers: Salvatore and Dr. Antonino and sisters: Nina Giambalvo and Antonia Giambalvo.