Joseph Adorna

Joseph Adorna, 79, of Bradenton, Fla., passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013, after a brief illness. Visitation will be on Sunday, July 21, 2013, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Orender Family Home for Funerals, 2643 Old Bridge Rd., Manasquan, N.J. 08736. His funeral service will be on Monday, July 22, 2013, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls, N.J. To send condolences to the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.orenderfamilyhome.com. Born in Newark, N.J., Joseph resided in Edison, N.J., before moving to Florida. He was a U.S. Army veteran who was stationed in Germany. He was a member of IBEW Local 164, Paramus, N.J. Joseph was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Anita. He is survived by his wife, Robin L. Adorna; his daughters, Denise and her husband, Nicholas Alex, and Patricia Adorna and her partner, Ellie Nicholas, and a son. He is also survived by his granddaughters, Chelsea Alex and Alyssa and her husband, Steven Oswin, and his great-granddaughters, Lexus and Emma Oswin. Joseph is also survived by his brothers, Michael and Salvatore Adorna, and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall St., Eatontown, N.J. 07724 or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.