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Joseph Spirito
1950 - 2018
Joseph Spirito
1950 - 2018
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BORN
1950
DIED
2018
Joseph Spirito Obituary
Rahway– Mr. Joseph Spirito, 68 passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at Overlook Hospital in Summit surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born in Elizabeth, NJ and resided in Rahway for the past 16 years. Mr. Spirito worked for the County of Union-Facilities Department as a Senior Carpenter with 50 years of dedicated service. Joseph was a proud son of Sal Spirito who was one of the owners of Spirito’s Italian Restaurant in Elizabeth. His desire and passion was music, good friends and family. He was a great historian and loved the Yankees and basketball. Everyone loved being with Joe. He was an all around good guy and class act.
Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Cheryl Hathaway-Spirito, three loving children, Nicole Spirito, Renee Hathaway and Michael Hathaway and his wife Priscilla, two dear siblings, Louise Cook, Tony Spirito and two cherished grandchildren Jason and John.
Funeral Services will take place on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Lehrer-Gibilisco Funeral Home, 275 West Milton Avenue, Rahway, NJ. Visitation on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the funeral home.
Kindly omit flowers. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Carol G. Simon Centers, Morristown Hospital in his memory would be appreciated.
Your wife, Cherie
April 21, 2025
My love always and forever my Silverfox, just know you´re being thought of, and I miss you with all my heart and you´re never forgotten.
Cheryl Spirito
April 30, 2019
Always and forever in our hearts, not a day goes by without a great music , great stories, walking the halls of work feeling that you are there with us. . Love you My Everything. :)
Cheryl Spirito
October 23, 2018
Cheryl Spirito
October 23, 2018
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MY class act, always forever in our hearts. Love you Silver Fox
margo spirito berzito
September 26, 2018
My Dear Cousin Joseph,
Did we have fun growing up on 3rd avenue and than living at the Gemma Apartments.
Miss you and love you. Cousin Margo
Arlene DeJesus
September 26, 2018
Dear Cheryl I wish I could be there with you to give you a hug This is so sad love you and Joe Anytime you want to talk I am here Prayers from me and Bobby
Maryellen Spirito
September 26, 2018
To Joe's family and friends. We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our cousin Joe and send to you our heartfelt love and sympathy in this most difficult time. He will rest in peace. Maryellen Spirito, Catherine Spirito and Arthur Pearl of Columbus, Ohio
Lorrie Mc
September 25, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family of Joe Spitito. Joe; one of the nicest guys I have ever met! A vessel of love to his family and friends. Joe will be sorely missed and I will remember him as a giving Heart.
Vinny Malta
September 25, 2018
Rest in Peace my good friend. I have many great memories of growing up on 3rd and cruising in your White Chrysler so many years ago.
Rita Brennan Barkley
September 25, 2018
May he Rest In Peace.
A former Eliz., NJ patron of his Dads restaurant.
Rita Brennan Barkley
Linda Colletti
September 25, 2018
Goodbye Joe, my friend. Always so kind & classy with a great smile. May your family find peace in their memories of time spent with you. RIP dear one.
Love, Linda Colletti
Love
September 25, 2018
o the family of joe lost a very good perdon with joe i will miss him
cheryl settles
September 25, 2018
Uncle Joe was the greatest uncle and friend anyone could have.He was such a great person.I hope he knew how much I loved and admired him.May he rest in peace with my grandfather Sal.(two great men)He will always be in my heart and forever be missed!!! Your niece Cheryl settles
Deborah Delacruz
September 25, 2018
We are very sad to hear about Joe's passing. His smile will be missed in our neighborhood. Sending prayers to his family. Joe & Deb Delacruz
Sal & Dina Apuzzio
September 25, 2018
We are very sorry to hear about the passing of Joe. He was good friend and a loyal guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May he rest in peace.
Connie Hamlin
September 25, 2018
i was saddened by the news of Joe s passing. What a great guy with a dynamic personality. Well, rest easy, Joe, it was a pleasure and honor to know. Im positive God had your beautiful mansion waiting for you.
Rosita Fletcher
September 25, 2018
Joe was indeed a special guy... my husband Edward knew him since childhood... I came to know him at the Union County administration building where I retired after almost 30yrs... may Cheryl and his loved ones cherish remembrances of him... Rosita Fletcher
Rosita Fletcher
September 25, 2018
Joe was indeed a special guy... my husband knew him since childhood and I came to know him when we both worked at the County of Union before my retirement after almost 30yrs... he will be MISSED... may Cheryl and his family cherish remembrances of him... Rosita Fletcher
Carl DeRose
September 25, 2018
RIP my friend. Thank you for teaching me how to ride a two wheel bike when we were kids. oh yeah and for taking my 59 Mickey Mantle baseball card. Just talked to you in August, can't believe you have been called home. My condolences to the family. Take care Joe.
Marion & Joe Addessa
September 24, 2018
Sorry to hear of his passing . A lifelong friend from Peterstown that will be missed.
Robert Kittredge
September 24, 2018
To the spirito family I am deeply saddened by the Loss of Joe.i will keep him my prayers and may God bless you and your family .
Tom Good
September 24, 2018
Joe was one of the great guys for sure. I'll always remember him driving me home in the middle of a snowy blizzard on a Sunday night in the late 60's. I always loved the 1966 white Chrysler Imperial he drove. I became acquainted with him again on Facebook a few years ago. He always posted great videos of great groups like the Temptations. He also loved posting about the Yankees and old Classic cars. I will always remember Joe for what a great guy he was. Rest in Peace my dear friend. May his family and friends find comfort soon. Thank you for being my friend, Joe.
Simone Taylor
September 24, 2018
I'd like to say, I had the pleasure to meet Joe a few years ago, and eat dinner on a few occasions when dining alone, I was invited to break bread w/ them. He was always smiling, and we shared stories about old Elizabeth, sports and he and I were both Raiders fans. R.i.P. Joe and thanks for making my evenings at dinner better w/ yours and Cheryl's company. Prayers of comfort to your family and friends during this time. .
Vincent DeTrolio
September 24, 2018
It's just hard to accept that Joe is gone. He was a very special presence at the County. Talking to Joe was always a pleasant trip back to our days in Peterstown. His memory will live on.
Bill Smith
September 24, 2018
My dear friend I will truly miss you. Although I never had the chance to umpire you, you were the glue that held Sticky Fingers together.Rest in peace and keep swinging up there.
Mark Colicchio
September 24, 2018
Joe,
You were one of the greatest guys that I have ever known and you will be missed. Say hi to my cousin Joey and tell him all is ok. Rest in peace.
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