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Joseph Falco Obituary
AGE: 85 • Tinton Falls
Joseph "Punell" Falco, Jr., 85, of Tinton Falls, passed away, peacefully at home on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in Asbury Park and graduated from APHS in 1947, where he was an outstanding athlete in football, baseball and basketball. He was awarded Most Outstanding Athlete of the l946-1947 seasons by the Lions Club and was elected into the APHS Sports Hall of Fame in 1967. "Punell" retired from the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. in 1994, after working there for 46 years. He then spent 17 winters in Florida, where he enjoyed playing golf and bocce.
He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph & Jessie Falco; sisters, Genevieve, Lucy, Vera, Violet; and brother, Garrett. He is survived by his loving wife, of 64 years, Mary Lou (Parsells); and his eight children, Joseph & wife Carol, John & wife Beth, James, Garry & wife, Ann Marie, Jessie Schwennesen, Janet & Chet Surmonte, Joy & Alan Aschettino and Gaye & Ted Feindt; also, 29 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Anthony "Duke" Falco; his sister, Delores "Dee" Ballerino, sister-in-law, Joyce Falco; and many loving nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Mya Lin Terry Foundation, PO Box 249, Oakhurst, NJ 07755. Visitation will be held Monday Sept. 15, 2014 from 3 to 8pm at the Francioni, Taylor & Lopez Funeral Home, 1200 10th and Atkins Ave, Neptune. A 10am funeral service will be held Tues. Sept. 16, 2014 at the funeral home, interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Neptune.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Falco
Bernie Hurley
September 18, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Falco Family..Mary Lou and Gay worked with me at Perkins. So sorry for your Loss..Love,Bernie Hurley
September 16, 2014
our condolences to the falco family, joe was a great guy and will be missed....fondly ruth and gene lowy
Ruth Flanagan
September 16, 2014
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing . MaryLou it's been ages since we've been in contact. I'm happy you had so many years together. Now remember all the good good times.
Carey Kasky
September 15, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Warm memories of family throughout our growing up on Eisele Avenue...may you find comfort in family & friends.
Carmine Magnotta
September 15, 2014
A great loss, between Punell, Bob Olshan and Doc Malta talking about the old great teams of long ago during football games was just fantastic. mIss those days! A great fan, thanks for the memories.....Carmine Magnotta
nancy petillo
September 15, 2014
to the family of Punell....it is with such deep sadness that i heard of Punell's passing i wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the whole family from my whole family. He was a gem..a one of a kind guy...he was more like a brother to my husband Putt putt than just a friend. he was generous quiet respectful and always ready to help. a wonderful father and fortunate to have such a big family.Our prayers to the whole family and may you be playing Bocce with putt in heaven...love from nancy petillo and family manahawkin nj
DeeDee McMahon
September 14, 2014
The only thing of value we leave our children is our example. Mr. Falco left all his children his example of a wonderful dad, a loving husband, a good neighbor, just a fine human being, a good man. We are all the better for having known him, Mrs. Falco and all the kids. I am so sorry for your loss - God Bless you all!
Pennie Traber
September 14, 2014
I lived on eisele av growing up..I would often visit marylou at perkins.I new all the falcos especually gary jessie and janet.I am sooo sorry for ur loss.sending lots of love from Florida. If I was in nj I would
so pay my condolences. .
Ray Hoenge
September 14, 2014
My condolence to the Falco family. I knew him from Dukie's and the Coke plant. I was a kid and would sit in the window watching the machinery and Joe always came over with ice cold sodas for the kids on a hot summer day. I worked with Gary later on.
Elizabeth Campanile Gibson
September 14, 2014
My condolences to the entire family. Mary Lou, I remember you well.I am a Campanile, Sister of Lou, (Sonny) Frank(Brother, Mickey and Marie. So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you All.
Robet Flannelly
September 14, 2014
My condolences to the Falco family. Worked with Joe and three of his sons for many years at Coca-Cola have many great memories. He will be missed
Craig Frankel
September 14, 2014
I am so sad for your loss. Mr. Falco was such a wonderful man. He sacrificed so much as patriarch of an your awesome family. Please know you are all in my thoughts. Craig
Andrea Trozzi
September 14, 2014
Condolences and prayers, Mrs. Falco, my dear friend Joy, and the entire Falco family. God is faithful.
michael yaccarino
September 14, 2014
never knew his name was Joseph,looks like his dad. knew all the Falcos. used to go to the bakery at three am to get dough to make fired dough. great memories. May Punell rest in peace.
Phil Gerhardt
September 14, 2014
I worked with Joe at Coca Cola,he was truly a good person. My sympathy to the family for your loss.
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