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Joseph Farruggio Obituary
Ocean Township - Joseph Farruggio, 95, Ocean Township, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.
Joseph served as a United States Postal employee for 43 years, retiring as Assistant Postmaster in Monmouth Beach. His second career started soon thereafter where he became a beloved bus driver for the Ocean Township Board of Education, retiring in 2008.
Born and raised in Neptune, he lived in Wanamassa most of his life. Joseph served honorably in the US Army during WW II.
Joseph was predeceased by his parents, Giuseppe and Calogera (Brocco) Farruggio and 12 siblings.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Barbara (Lowy); his children, Joy (Norman) Einhorn, Jeffrey Farruggio, Lisa (Jasper) Parrella and Jami (Michael) Scerbo; his adored 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers over the years, especially Mary Mellone and unforgettable friend, Elena Malgeri.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 12 noon until his funeral service at 2 pm on Wednesday at the Fiore Funeral Home, 236 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, Ocean Township. Burial will follow at Monmouth Memorial Park in Tinton Falls. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the home of Lisa & Jasper Parrella from 4-7 pm Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to the American Heart Association (heart.org). For condolences, please visit www.fiorefuneralhomes.com.
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February 19, 2020
our deepest sympathy to the whole family
Julie, Warren, and Lenora
February 18, 2020
Auntie Bobbie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. xoxo Love, Chip & Cami
February 18, 2020
Aunt Bobbie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. xox Love Chip & Cami
American Heart Association
February 18, 2020
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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Fiore-Buckley Funeral Home - Oakhurst236 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755
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