Joseph Bozzi

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Bozzi, who passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the age of 64. He was a loving father, son and brother. He was born in Toritto (Bari) Italy on August 18, 1960 and immigrated to the United States in 1966. A lifelong Dallas Cowboy fan, Joe had an unforgettable spirit, a great sense of humor, a colorful personality and lived life in his own way. He was that sarcastic, funny, witty one liner friend that everyone loved.

Joseph grew up in East Hanover and graduated from Hanover Park High School. He lived in Livingston for many years before settling in Whippany in 2015.

As a teenager Joseph worked at the Godfather Pizzeria, then owned and operated La Bella Roma Pizzeria in Maplewood from 1985-1990.

Joseph joined his brother, Dino, and his father, Francesco, at Bozzi Exports-Globe Electronics for 12 years. He also worked at Morristown Memorial Hospital as a Video Security Manager and spent one year in Afghanistan working for the Dept. of Defense.

Joe is pre-deceased by: his father, Francesco, who passed away on 8/2/2005; his brother, Vito C., who passed away on 6/4/2014.

He is survived by his daughter: Laura Sofia; his mother: Laura Pompieri Bozzi; his brother: Dino Bozzi and his wife, Gina; his sister: Angelica Marucci and her husband, Leonardo. Joseph is also survived by many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and friends.

Family and friends will have the opportunity to gather and honor Joe's life during the visitation at Par Troy Funeral Home, 95 Parsippany Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054 on Wednesday, August 20, 6:00-8:00 pm.

A funeral Mass will be held at 9:30 am Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Notre Dame of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church 75 Ridgedale Ave Cedar Knolls. Entombment to follow at Holy Rood Cemetery, Morristown.