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Felix Crincoli Obituary
Point Pleasant Beach
Dr. Felix A. Crincoli passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Edison. Born in Elizabeth in 1919 to the late Mary Marshott and Anthony Crincoli, Felix lived in Chicago while attending the University of Illinois College of Optometry. He settled to Point Pleasant Beach in 1970. He served in the United States Army during WWII in North Africa as a Senior Tech prior to his honorable discharge. Dr. Crincoli was a well-known Optometrist in the City of Elizabeth for over 50 years. He served as the City Eye Examiner for over 40 years and received numerous awards for his community service. He was bestowed with a testimonial dinner hosted by many dignitaries including the city's mayor in the late 50's and was also widely known to decorate his office window with seasonal and regional themes with the assistance of late wife, Mary Jane. Dr. Crincoli also served in a number of civic roles, including; Police Commissioner for the City of Elizabeth, Past President of the Elizabeth Lions Club, Past President of the Roselle NJ Golf Club, Past President of the Vallatese Italo-American Club and most recently was recognized by Elizabeth's Mayor Dunn on February 21, 1992 with an official proclamation and "Salute to Mary Jane and Dr. Felix Crincoli Day." In addition, he was a former communicant of St. Anthony's church.
His beloved wife of nearly 70 years died on October 24, 2010. He is survived by three children, Anthony of Florida, Pamela Cannone of Pa., and Philip of Point Pleasant; seven grandchildren, Brian Cannone, Stephanie Albanese, Michael Crincoli, Matthew Crincoli, Philip Crincoli, Jr., Daniel Crincoli and Thomas Crincoli. Also surviving are five great grandchildren, Gianna, Emilio, Marco, Nicholas and Johnny.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown. Family and friends may attend the visitation hours on Friday from 10AM until 12 noon in the McCriskin - Gustafson Home For Funerals 2425 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080.
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Arlene Wellbank
December 24, 2019
Pam & family-Seeing this anniversary photo of your dad reminded me of all the laughs and good times we had growing up. Hope all is well with you now. Arlene (ITZ) Wellbank
Arlene Itz Wellbank
January 21, 2013
Dear Crincoli family--I attended school with Pam and remember the family well. Spent many days in the Crincoli home as a teenager and was always welcomed. So sorry for your loss.
January 3, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Crincoli was my eye doctor for many, many years and was a wonderful, warm man. May he rest in peace. Anthony and Pat, it was so good to see you last night. Sorry it had to be under those circumstances. My deepest sympathy. Pat Altobelli, Elizabeth, NJ
Renee Marshott Polaski
December 30, 2012
Dear Family,
So sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. Philly was my second cousin. He was a kind and gentle man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mary Bachofen Nagel
December 30, 2012
When, I read this name this morning...the memories, were all good...our life in Elizabeth, and St. Michael's it was a different time for all of us....what a wonderful family.
Carol Horbacz
December 29, 2012
Dr. Crincoli was my eye doctor for many years while I lived in Elizabeth. He was one of the nicest doctors I had. I will miss him.
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