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Joseph Critelli Obituary
AGE: 95 • Perth Amboy
Joseph A. "Rex" Critelli 95, of Perth Amboy, entered into eternal rest, October 30, 2017 at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Old Bridge. He was born in Perth Amboy and was a lifelong resident of the city.
Joseph owned Rex Auto Body Service in Perth Amboy for 30 years before retiring in 1979. He then worked in Auto Body Maintenance for Middlesex County in North Brunswick for 11 years before retiring in 1991.
Joseph faithfully served his country in the Army during WW II.
He was a communicant of Good Shepherd Parish at Holy Spirit Church then Holy Rosary Church. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Seniors, the Holy Spirit Holy Name Society, The Catholic War Veterans Rosary Memorial Post #1613, the Italian Tripoli Club, and the Hopelawn VFW Post #1352. He also was an avid boccie ball player and won many tournaments.
Joseph was predeceased by Rose, his wife of 66 years, in 2012. He is survived by his daughter JoAnn Jarvis and her husband Bill of Perth Amboy, his granddaughter Jessica Conte and her husband John Jr., of Edison, great grandson Jason Conte, his care giver Dora Klein, 2 godchildren Linda Mastroeni Cruz and Cara Malloy, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 4, 2017 at 9:30 am at the Flynn and Son Funeral Home 23 Ford Avenue, Fords, followed by a 10 am Funeral Liturgy at Holy Rosary Church. Entombment will be in St. Gertrude Mausoleum. Visitation is Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions are requested to Holy Rosary Church.
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Jim Cosentino
October 27, 2022
I still think of you often Uncle Joe. You and Rose were just the best. Jim Cosentino
Steve Silagyi
November 3, 2017
Deepest sympathies to the Critelli Family
Jitterbug champs, Joe and Flo!
Cindy Pignataro Pyzik
November 1, 2017
November 1, 2017
I am so sorry for your lost. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1Peter 5:6-7
James Cosentino
November 1, 2017
Dear cousin JoAnn and Family; I am so very saddened by the news of your dad's (my "uncle Joe") passing. I got a lump in my throat when you told me, as he meant the world to me. I always thought that he was a shining example of what is good about mankind; friendly, warm and kind, honest, generous and always helpful ... a person who comes to mind when one thinks of the saying that "one man can make a difference". Although he was of small physical stature, he had a HUGE HEART. I will always remember the conversations we had when he and Rose would attend a union event at one of the local resorts near where I live, inviting us to dinner, which gave Mary and I the opportunity to watch Rose and Joe glide across the dance floor. They were quite the pair. I miss and will mourn them both. My prayers are with you and with your family. Remember to keep your chin up ... As you said; he is going home now to be with his large family. I hope that his memory will always bring a smile to your face.
I would also like to thank him for his service to our country in battle overseas during WW2. In tribute to your dad (and of course Uncles Frank and Jim who were with him 'over there'), I'll include the poem "A Soldier Died Today", in a separate entry. (It's long). Your dad was part of that "Greatest American Generation", who were ordinary people, who accomplished extraordinary feats during their lifetime ... the likes of which may never be seen again. God speed, uncle Joe.
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