Cosimo  "Gus" DiOrio
Worked for singer manufacturing and Union County Educational School

Cosimo "Gus" DiOrio 96 of Winfield Park NJ passed away on
January 31, 2024 following a brief illness.
Funeral arrangements will be private. Handled by Leonard-Lee
funeral home Linden, NJ.
Gus was born in Elizabeth and lived in Winfield Park for the last 60
years. He was the son of the late Mary and Clemente DiOrio. He was
pre -deceased by his sisters Lucille Pinolo and Margaret Statefiewicz
and brothers James and Charles DiOrio.
Gus was stricken as a child with Polio, which left him partially
paralyzed on his right side. This never limited him in any way. He had
boundless energy and was constantly on the go.
Gus worked for the singer manufacturing company in Elizabeth NJ
for 38 years from the time he was 16 until its closing in 1982. He later
worked for the Union County Educational Services Commission School
system as a custodian retiring in 1997. He also worked various odd jobs
throughout his life. He was an avid Yankees fan who rarely missed a
game. All will miss his energy and love of laughter.
He is also survived by his four children, John DiOrio and his wife
Suzanne   of Winfield Park, Susan Lynne and her husband David of
Winfield Park, Joseph DiOrio and his wife Lori, of Piedmont, SC and
Connie  Shipkowski and her husband Jerry of Winfield Park, Also, his
longtime companion  Carmella Meredino.
He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren" Stephen Frost,
Michael Arabitg, Kylie DiOrio, Joanna Burnside, Anthony Frost and
Matthew  DiOrio, and 8 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer
Society.