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Joseph Diaco Obituary
Joseph P. age 75, of Franklin Lakes, NJ died Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. Joe was the owner and founder of Power Electric Company in Belleville, NJ. Surviving is his beloved wife of 51 years, Vera (nee Marotta ), his devoted children, Stephanie and her husband Nicholas Emperio, Valerie and her husband Dan Silvestri and Theodore Diaco. Joe also leaves his seven adoring grandchildren, Matthew, Marissa, Christian, Nicholas, Victoria, Jake and Christina and his five brothers, Frank, Bob, Steve, Ted and Anthony. Joe was pre-deceased by his brothers Albert and Angelo and his sister Theresa Manasia. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 9:15 AM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home (www.vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ. Funeral mass will follow 10 AM at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 787 Franklin Lakes Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover, NJ. Visiting is Monday 4 to 8 PM and Tuesday 4 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Mesothelioma Clinical Trials, Dr. Lee M. Krug, P.O. Box 27106, New York, NY 10087-7105.
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for Joseph Diaco
October 20, 2011
To Vera and her family we send our prayers and condolences. Theresa and Joanne Afflitto. (Joe Peck's daughters)
luis varela
October 19, 2011
The best boss I 've ever had my prayer goes out to his family Godbless. (Luis varela)newark nj
October 8, 2011
My sincere condolences to Joe's family. I had the pleasure of working with Joe and the entire team at Power Electric in the early 70's. My memories of Joe are wonderful ones; I enjoyed the experience and learned much in my early years working for Westinghouse. I valued Joe's friendship and the business relation we shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss and sorrow.
Bill Vas
October 7, 2011
What a great guy. I will always remember Joe "D"
October 4, 2011
A man of his word, he will be deeply missed by all.
October 3, 2011
My deepest condolences go out to the Family of Joseph, Psalms 46:1.
jeff gallup
October 3, 2011
Joe was a class act in all ways jeff gallup ibew 164
Richard & Agnes Becker
October 3, 2011
I have known Joe since 1978, when I began working for Power Electric. Every morning my greeting was "good morning team", I will miss our "team leader" forever. Joe Diaco and family made a big impact on me and my families lives. He was the best boss I ever had, but most of all, he was a good friend. We will truly miss him, and I am glad to have known him. Our sympathy to the extended Diaco family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Damien Doguet
October 2, 2011
While I only met Joe on a few occasions, he left a lasting impression on me.
The thing I admired most - Joe commanded respect.
That was evident the first time I met him in 2004.
Joe was always smartly dressed, not even the top button of his shirt was unbuttoned.
When Joe spoke, it was clear this man had a wealth of electrical/construction knowledge.
The first and only time I visited his office, I couldn't help but notice that Joe didn't sit in a large private office, rather he sat among his team; his son Teddy was by his side.
Joe was mentoring.
All of these attributes made Joe the consummate professional.
I believe you can't be a good businessman without first being a good man.
Joe Diaco was a good businessman.
To the extended Diaco Family, it was an honor and a pleasure to have known Joe.
I will keep you all in my prayers.
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