Obituary of Pietro J. Maimone

Pietro J. "Peter" Maimone died Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his home in the Somerset section of Franklin Township. He was 93.

Born in New Brunswick to the late James V. and Alberta (Sciotto) Maimone, he lived in New Brunswick before moving to Somerset 62 years ago. He was a shoemaker for over 50 years owning and operating Maimone's Shoe Repair in Edison. He was a Certified Orthopedic Shoe Rebuilder and was founder and, for many years, president of the National Shoe Rebuilders Association.

Mr. Maimone was a communicant of St. Mary of Mount Virgin R.C. Church in New Brunswick. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Msgr. Mugnano Council #6372 in New Brunswick. He bowled in several area leagues and was an avid fisherman and boater.

He was a veteran of the United States Army.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife Vinzinet A. "Vinnie" (Malavenda) Maimone in 2022 and his sister Rose Clelland. Surviving are his daughter Louise Martin and her husband Edward of Old Bridge; his son James Maimone and his wife Adrianne of Somerset; three grandchildren – Crystal Alampi and her husband Santo, Jessica Maimone and James Maimone; two great grandchildren – Carmine and Vincenza Alampi; and several loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Selover Funeral Home, 555 Georges Road, North Brunswick followed by an 11:00 AM funeral service at Selover Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery in New Brunswick.