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James Geletei Obituary
AGE: 80 • Parlin
James A. Geletei, Sr., age 80 of the Parlin section of Sayreville passed away Friday March 22nd 2013 at Jersey Shore Center in Eatontown. Born in Brownsville, PA he had resided in Parlin for the past 53 years.
Before his retirement he was employed as a teacher in the Sayreville War Memorial High School for 32 years. Mr. Geletei was a US Air Force Veteran serving in the Korean War, a member of the Old Bridge American Legion Post 177, he played hockey during the war, and was a jazz musician playing in the Pittsburgh, Maryland, West Virginia and Ohio areas.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, the former Catherine DeCarlo, his daughters Paula, Victoria, and Maria Geletei, his sons and their spouses James and Lillian, Joseph and Dolores, Anthony and Matilda, his grandchildren Shannon, Colleen, Marty, Kenny, Gina, Carly, Giancarlo and Giovanni, his great-grandsons Shaun, Ryan and Michael and his sister Jane Walters.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday 11:30am at the Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home, 15 Cherry Lane, Parlin. Burial will follow at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle NJ Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in James's name to St Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, 501 Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at www.spezzifuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for James Geletei
Bill Bettyas
April 22, 2013
I'm sorry for your loss. I was in Graphic Arts, class of '68. I remember him well. He held your interest. I didn't realize he was so accomplished in life.
Michele Hewitt Marsola
April 4, 2013
To the Geletei Family~
My sincere condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy Hollis (nee Meyer)
April 2, 2013
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. He had a full life and will be missed. Please know that my heart goes out to you and your family
Kevin Chmielewski
March 30, 2013
RIP Mr Geletei Sr,He Was My Teacher In Graphic Art's At SWMHS Very Good Man
Jill Gerba Chrysanthopoulos
March 28, 2013
Mr Geletei was by far my favorite teacher in HS!!! This news saddens me so much. He ALWAYS welcomed his students with such great one liners, I can still hear his voice in my head! I'm sure his passing will evoke many great memories from ALL his former students. My deepest sympathy goes out to the Geletei family.
March 27, 2013
To the Geletei Family -
My sincerest condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Theresa Fischer Crandall
March 27, 2013
To the Geletei Family -- my sincerest condolences on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Theresa Fischer Crandall
Rick Fischer
March 26, 2013
Dear Geletei Family, I'm sorry to hear of your loss,Mr, Geletei was a good teacher when I was in HS and then a friend later in life when we worked together during the summer,I will keep you him in my prayers and thoughts.
Allan L
March 26, 2013
Dear Geletei family: I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. G. was one of my and many others favorite high school teachers. I am thankful to have known him and appreciate the tremendous impact that he had on so many lives.
Marie - Missy Delmotte Nieratko
March 25, 2013
Joe and Family ,My thoughts and prayers and with you ! "Gone from your sight but never gone from your hearts and your memories! R.I.P. to a wonderful man and teacher!
terri dittmar
March 25, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family
Susan Chaplin Fisher
March 25, 2013
God bless you all and know many of us pray to help you through this time.
DiPoalo Kelli
March 25, 2013
Anthony and Family - We send our thoughts, love and prayers during this difficult transition. There are so many happy things to remember about your dad...his smile, laugh and how much he loved his family. Until we see you all in person, we are sending you all lots of hugs and support.....Be strong!
March 25, 2013
So very sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest sympathies.
Toni Belotti
Chris DaSilva-Meyer
March 24, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael Fierro
March 24, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ralph Martino
March 24, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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