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Joseph Alessi Obituary
AGE: 48 • Middletown
Joseph T. Alessi, 48, of Middletown, NJ passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 at home surrounded by the love of his family after a valiant battle against Pancreatic Cancer. Joseph was raised in Clifton before moving to Brick and then to Middletown. Joseph was a graduate of Johnson Wales College, RI. He was a hard worker and an entrepreneur having owned a video store in Garfield and a restaurant, Café Alessi, in Clifton, as well as harness race horses. Joseph had worked for Aramark/Solomon Brothers, IKON, and was currently working for Kirkland and Ellis LLP in NYC. He loved life and lived it to the fullest, whether it was when he was enjoying his boat, entertaining friends and family in his back yard or being with Joanne and his dog Bruno.
Joseph was predeceased in August by his father, Joseph M. and he is survived by Joanne DeJoy, his wife of 9 years. They were a perfect match. He is also survived by his mother, Claire of Lakewood, sister, Rosanne Duffy and her husband Ron of Freehold, brother, John and nephew, Christopher of Eatontown, brothers-in-law, Michael of Las Vegas and Robert of Hackensack, loving aunts, uncles and cousins, and his childhood friend, Donny Levan who helped Joseph so much in his final days.
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, November 19th from 9 to 10 AM at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold, followed by a Memorial Mass at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers and remembrance of Joseph, a contribution to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714 would be appreciated. If you can, please wear something purple to help us increase the awareness of Pancreatic Cancer.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Alessi
Marko Denton
November 9, 2022
After all these years, I still think about you. Miss you my friend!
Marko Denton
November 9, 2021
Can´t believe it has been 10 years. Miss you my friend.
Marko Denton
November 9, 2020
Just thinking about you this morning. Miss the fun times we had.
Marko Denton
November 9, 2019
Still think about you buddy! Till we meet again....
Marko Denton
December 6, 2011
I just read the news and am very saddend to hear about Joes passing. I worked for Joe at Cafe Alessi as a bartender and considered him a good friend. I last spoke with Joe about a month ago and he told me he was doing well. When I called him today ..... and his number was disconnected I feared the worst. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family.. love ya Joe!
December 3, 2011
To the family I Am so sorry for your loss. I will forever remember him for hiring me at IKON. I worked there for approx 2 yrs before being hired, Joe was the one who saw something in me and hired me. Thank You. R.I.P JOE
December 2, 2011
12/3/2011----JUST READ OF JOSEPH'S PASSING- OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS ARE EXTENDED TO THE ALESSI FAMILY.
MANNY & JOANNE GOUVEIA
November 17, 2011
I'm very saddened by the loss of Joe. I always loved his smile and warm way he welcomed everyone who went to his restaurant in Clifton.We will miss him.
cousin Josie Jasper.
November 17, 2011
My mom told me this heartbreaking news last night. I have so many fond memories of Joey back from School 13. (I always called him Joey!) He had one of the best smiles! That's exactly how I'll remember him...smiling! GOD BLESS YOU Joey and your family.
Fondly,
Krissy Grib-Sudol
Nancy Asche
November 16, 2011
I will miss you Joe. My cute little neighbor and my BFF's youngest brother!
November 16, 2011
Im so sorry for your loss, I knew Joe as a kid, planned to marry him in kindergarten:) My thoughts are with his family. Sue Shraga Keene
Katie Madalone
November 15, 2011
I wear purple today in memory of Joe and my father who so honorably fought this horrible disease. We will continue to fight in their honor, Ro!
My best,
Katie Madalone
kim spoto
November 15, 2011
to Joe & his family
I am so shocked and saddend to hear the news of Joe's passing, he was a great friend and Godfather to my son Corey, I met Joe when he brought my dad's video store in Garfield and worked for him and we became great friends, will always remember hanging out with him, holidays with him and the love he had for his family and friends, never a bad word to say about anyone. when I moved to florida I lost contact with Joe, he was always there for me...I hope you RIP Joe, and Ill never forget you...Love, Kim
November 15, 2011
I am a Clifton high school graduate..class of 1980,
I am Sooo sorry for your loss. Bob Margitich
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