MACCHIETTO, Richard, age 88, a lifelong resident of Passaic, died on January 3, 2022. After high school, Richard worked in retail as a salesman and then was drafted into the US Army in 1956. He served in Korea from 1956 to 1958 as a courier of top secret documents. Richard came home to Passaic owning and operating The Cameo Manor Beauty Salon in Rutherford for four years returning to retail sales. In 1983, Richard accepted a job with the City of Passaic as the Economic Coordinator, NJ Motion Picture and Television Commission Liaison, and the Community Organization Specialist from 1983 to 1999 when he retired. He is predeceased by his loving parents, Mario in 2005 and Katherine in 2001, and a sister, Lori Macchietto in 1996. Richard is survived by a cousin, Alan Macchietto and wife Kim and several other cousins. The Committal Service will be 11 am on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Lodi. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation in Richards name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Macchietto family is in the care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences/Directions visit aloiafuneral.com