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Joseph Vitelli Obituary
AGE: 77 • Berkeley Township
Joseph F. Vitelli Jr., age 77, of Holiday City Carefree, formally of North Plainfield, died Friday, January11, 2013 at Van Dyke Hospice at Community Medical Center. Joseph was born January 18, 1935 in Plainfield the son of Joseph and Julia Ronca Vitelli. He was raised in North Plainfield where he and his family owned and operated Greenbrook Bottling - Vitelli Liquors since 1913. In 1954 Joseph joined US Army - trained at Fort Dix and the Southeastern Signal School at Camp Gordon GA and was stationed in Germany. Following his discharge he retuned to North Plainfield where he continued to work in the family business to marry and to raise his family. Joseph attended Grace United Methodist Church where he served as treasurer for many years and he and his son were with the church's "Amazing Grace" bowling team. He was a Charter member of the North Plainfield Honorary PBA. In 2005 Joseph and his wife moved to Holiday City Carefree where he was a member of the Carefree Men's Club, Anglers Club, the Bingo Committee and the Bocce club. He had a passion for crabbing for New Jersey blue claws and loved Lucky Leo's on the Boardwalk.
He was predeceased by his mother and father, his sisters Carmela (Sis) and Barbara and his brother Francis. He is survived by his wife Barbara (James) of 46 years, his daughter Kathleen of Sea Bright and his son Joseph III and his wife Denise of Bridgewater and two grandchildren Dominic Vitelli and Raquel Vitelli, his sister Theresa Falconeri of North Plainfield. He also is survived by loving sister-in-laws a brother-law, many nieces and nephews, cousins, and by the Miceli and Hess family and many other caring friends.
A Memorial Gathering will take place Saturday January 19th, 2013 from 2-4pm with a 3pm service at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals 145 St. Catherine Blvd. Toms River, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Van Dyke Hospice and Palliative Care Center at Community Medical Center or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Inc. 14 Commerce Drive Ste. 301 Cranford NJ 07016. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com
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Karen Connaughton
January 22, 2013
Joey, Kathy, Mrs. Vitelli and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Vitelli's passing. We lost my Dad last March, and my prayer for you all is for the peace that comes with the lasting memories that each of you have and can share with one another of the happy times – that is what stays in your mind and comforts your heart as time goes on. What a blessing to have had such a wonderful man in your lives. I always have, and always will think fondly of your family as I pass the house on Greenbrook Road. Please know that warm thoughts are with each of you during this terribly difficult time. -- Karen (Dombro) Connaughton
Mary Ellen Hess
January 18, 2013
Barbara,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. You always spoke so sweetly about him and I am sure he knew how much he was loved. Those we love are always, always with us and I hope your get comfort from good memories you two shared. Joe is now an angel with God watching over you.
Love, Mary Ellen
January 15, 2013
Kathy,,, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love, Joe & Kelly Sansone and children.
Margie Gough
January 15, 2013
So sorry to hear of cousin Joey. Will always remember growing up with him and all my other cousins on Greenbrook road. My thoughts are with all the rest of his damily. Love to all. Margie (Vitelli) Gough
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January 14, 2013
So many years together as North Plainfield families. From cub Scouts and the pinewood derby to all of our years at West End School, Middle School and the High School. Kathy and John"s friendship and their prom celebration. Vitelli's orange soda was the best. God Bless you Joe and may you rest in peace. Barbara, Joseph and Kathy our sincere condolences to you. May The Lord grant you grace as you accept Joe's passing. With our love - Ralph and Shirley Santonastaso.
George & Alice Hesson
January 14, 2013
I remember Joe always had a smile and a good word for me when I was first starting my business in North Plainfield. God Bles you Joe and your family.
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