Joseph Makara Obituary

Joseph Makara

AGE: 72 • Parlin

Joseph Makara, age 72, of the Parlin section of Sayreville passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at his home. Born in Brooklyn, New York he has resided in Parlin for the past 48 years. Before his retirement 6 years ago he was the owner and operator of Galaxy Steel Door in South Plainfield which he owned for 20 years. Mr. Makara was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War.

He is predeceased by his wife, Camille Battista Makara in 2008 and by his parents, Andrew and Rachel Makara. Surviving are his daughter, Antoinette Makara; his son, Andrew Makara and his wife Jennifer all of Sayreville; his grandsons, Michael Smith and Andrew Makara; his great grandson, Mason Michael Smith and his sisters, Maryann Di Giacomo and Letitia Makara.

Funeral services will be held Friday, 8pm at the Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home, 15 Cherry Lane, Parlin with private cremation to follow. Calling hours at the funeral home will be held Friday from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.spezzifuneralhome.com

Published by Home News Tribune on Mar. 7, 2013.
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Dad - you were true to form your whole life and lived it to the fullest May yoy join Mom in eternal rest You will be surely missed Love you xxo Ant

March 13, 2013

Dad - you were true to form your whole life and lived it to the fullest May you rest in piece and join Mom in eternal rest You will be surely missed Love you always xxox Ant

March 13, 2013

Dad, you live life true to form and to the fullest I'm really going to miss you Love you, Ant

March 13, 2013

I have known Joe for over 50 years.We served in the Army together and stayed friends throughtout the years .We met once a month for lunch for a long time (also with uncle Leo) Please send me a mass card I would appreciate it very much. My deep sympathy to all his family.Fred Martini 800 Parkview Dr Apt 1030, Hallandale beach, Fl. 33009

Fred martini

March 9, 2013

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing my deepest sympathy to the family. I have many fond memories of working with Joe at Galaxy during my time there.

Deirdre Zimmerman

March 7, 2013

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