LOMBARDI, Matteo, 84, of Lodi, died on February 24, 2020. Born in Greci, Italy, he resided there for 18 years settling in Lodi 66 years ago. Matteo was a chemical operator 35 years for Hoffman LaRoche in Nutley retiring in 1998. He is predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Catherine (nee Latona) in 2018, his parents, Giuseppe and Carolina Lombardi, and a brother, Domenico Lombardi. Matteo is survived by four sons, Joseph and Patricia Luciano, Peter and wife Ileana, Matteo and wife Laura, and Robert and wife Denise, 9 grandchildren, Joseph, Kevin, Ryan, Rebecca, Matteo, Micayla, Angelina, Gabriella, and Mia, and a sister, Joanne Latona. Matteo was the brother-in-law of Elena Lombardi, Serena Paladino, Joanne Gagliardo, Jack Latona and Joe Latona, and he was an uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visiting Sunday 2 to 6 pm. The funeral is Monday, March 2, 2020, arriving at the Aloia Funeral Home at 10 am followed by a 11 am mass at Mt. Virgin RC Church, Garfield. Entombment St. Mary's Cemetery, Saddle Brook. The Lombardi family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com