Joseph Papetti Jr.

My friend Joe Papetti was always there to guide me when we worked at George Washington School #1. He closely monitored my career choices and encouraged me to climb to higher heights. After becoming an Administrator in the Elizabeth School System where I spent many years, I followed Joe to Kean University's Teaching Performance Center. Rest in Peace, dear friend. You are truly missed. Debbie Dixon

To Janet and the Papetti Family: The poem, "A Reason, a Season or a Lifetime" tells the story of my friendship with Joe. We met at Kean College during my Junior year and we remained friends during our careers with the Elizabeth School District. We taught together at George Washington School #1, where he was nicknamed "Shaft". Joe encouraged me to attend Graduate School to get my Principal/Supervisor certification and he served as my mentor during my tenure at Grover Cleveland Middle...

I would like to offer my condolences to the Joseph Papetti Family. Joseph was an outstanding educator and a very good friend. Joseph always expressed his concerns about me and concerning me and my brother Charles Harris during the time that we knew him. I remember most because he was a very godly Man and he expressed himself in such a way that those who worked with him understood that he always put his trust in the Lord. Joe was a fine man and I send my condolences to his family and his loved...