Dominick Cantore, 65, passed over the transitory bridge on the morning of November 21, 2021 after a brief, but hard fought illness, at his home in Tinton Falls, NJ..
Born on New Year’s Day in 1956 in Barletta, Italy, Dom moved with his family to Alsace-Lorraine, France where he and his family lived for 18 years until immigrating to Hoboken, NJ on June 11, 1973. He attended Hoboken HS where he graduated a year early and received a full scholarship to Stevens Institute of Technology, earning a letter all 4 years in soccer and graduating near the top of his class.
Receiving his Engineering Degree, he went on to become a world renowned Metallurgical Expert, traveling the world as an ISO 9000/14000 quality control engineer. He spoke 7 languages, fluent in 5 and was known for his quick wit and extremely diverse intelligence. His expertise was instrumental in the widening of the Panama Canal, for which he received many awards and commendations. He traveled the world, and lent his multi-level knowledge to many large companies.
Known as the consummate family man, Dominick derived his greatest pleasure in making everyone around him happy. He owned several time-shares and invited as many as could come to spend time relaxing on the beach, frolicking in the pool and cooking lavish meals, or simply eating together in a nice restaurant – memories forged that will live on with his legacy. He will be missed terribly.
He was predeceased in 2003 by the love of his life, Ana Mercedes Cantore, whom he worshiped immeasurably, and who bore him 3 fantastic children; Michael 41 and his partner Lisa; Christopher, 36 and his wife Mackenzie, and Amanda, 29 from Tinton Falls and 5 adoring grandchildren; Jackson, Stella, Parker, Adriana, and Landon, all residing in Michigan. His legacy will live on, proud and strong.
Dominick was also predeceased by his parents, Michele and Rosalia Cantore. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth and her children, Andres, Andrea and Alejandra from Chihuahua, Mexico; 5 sisters, Maria Rochman (Bob), Little Ferry, NJ; Antoinette Post (David), Middletown, NJ; Miranda Cantore, Sylvie Murphy (Seth), Tinton Falls, NJ; and Sonia Kessels (Ron) Sydney, Australia and many nephews and nieces. Dominick is also remembered fondly by his best friend of nearly 50 years, Mario Orbe and his wife Martha.
Visitation for Dominick will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 4:00-8:00pm at Lawton-Turso Funeral Home, 633 Washington Street in Hoboken, NJ (Corner of Washington and Seventh Streets, parking on Seventh Street). A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 10:30am at St Ann Roman Catholic Church, 704 Jefferson Street in Hoboken, NJ.
Dear Cantore Family. We are so very sorry for your families loss. We will keep you all in our prayers. May Dominick RIP. He is safely in Our Lord’s arms. God bless 😔🙏🏻 Russ & Arlene DeStefano & Family
Tara and I were so sad to hear of your Dad’s passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.. The Lord will bring him into his everlasting promise. Our hearts go out to all of you….. God shine down on your grief. Amen!
Irene and Tara
All of his colleagues at DNV are very saddened with this news. We wish comfort and healing to the Cantore family in this difficult time. For myself, I am proud and honored to have walked with him all these years, and to call him my Friend. Rest in Peace.
Mike Norman and all from DNV.
My family and I are deeply saddened by Dominick’s passing. He was an amazing man. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cantore family. May he rest in peace.
Ana, Anthony, Jess and Rudy Vollero
My sincerest condolences and prayers go out to my cousins for such a great loss…Great man he was and will be missed …RIP Frenchy…you are now with the love of your life!
My hermano I will as many will miss you . You were a good man. I am a better man because of knowing Dom. RIP
Michael, Chris, Amanda & families,
We were so blessed to have Dominic and Ana move to Michigan to be our sweet neighbors and to get to know all of you. Your parents both had a way of accepting others into their home where no one was ever a stranger. I wish we could be there with you this week. Please know that we are holding you up in prayer during this time. God bless you all. Love, Cathy, Larry, John & Lindsay
Michael , Christopher, Amanda
Cet avec une immense tristesse, et chagrin que nous apprenons le décès. De votre si cher papa bien aimé .
Toute notre famille se joins à votre chagrin .
Nous ne sommes pas là physiquement, mais notre cœur est avec vous .
Que Dominique trouve la sérénité , qu’il puisse reposer en paix .
Toutes nos sincères condoléances .
Votre famille
Montanari Bruno Brigitte et les enfants
Dear Michael, Chris and Amanda,
I’m so sorry for your loss, please know that you will always be in my life as I promised your mom …
Your dad was a great dad and friend and he will be missed..
Compadre Rest in Eternal peace with the love of your life Ana.
Love you 💔
Madrina
Dear Michael, Chris, Amanda, Sylvie, Sonia, Maria, Toni and the rest of the Cantore family,
We’re so sorry for this great loss. Dominick with never be forgotten. He was a wonderful husband to my dear late cousin Ana Mercedes and a loving father and grandfather. I know how much he loved his entire extended family and always will. Rest in peace Dom, I know you are at last with your true love eternally.
Love,
Olgui, Rosita, Ramiro, Jorge Sr. and Jr., Michele
Will miss you my dear friend!
Thanks for the lessons and memories. Until next time!
I will sorely miss my colleague and friend. My deepest condolences to his family and friends
I didn’t know Dominick that long but it was easy to become his friend and colleague. I will miss him and my sincerest condolences to his family. Rest easy Dom you are truly missed.
To the Dominick Cantore Family
I just became aware of Dominick’s passing and am truly sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of Dominick at both Hoboken HS and Stevens Institute of Technology, Although we were good friends when we were classmates, we lost touch when I moved to Delaware. But I have very fond memories of the the times we spent together. Please accept my sincere condolences,
Damiano LaMastra