Mr. Della Pietro, 85, of Keyport, died May 10, 2008, at home. He was a truck driver with Teamsters Local 469, Hazlet, for several years, retiring 22 years ago. He was a founder and charter member of Oak Shades Fire Department, Keyport. He was predeceased by two brothers, Fred and Sam; and three sisters, Rose Ciccone, Philomena Lanzaro and Ann Schwarz. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lucille E. D’Aloia Della Pietro; a son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Laura Della Pietro of Brick; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lucille and William Lambertson of Matawan, and Antoinette and Allan Leemann of Matawan; a brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Laverne Della Pietro of Matawan; two sisters, Theresa Esposito andAntoinette Giusti, both ofMatawan; a sister-in-law, Lillian Della Pietro ofMatawan; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.AMass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church,Keyport,with interment at the church’s cemetery. Arrangements were by Day Funeral Home, Keyport. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1818, Memphis, TN 38101-9903.
