Joseph Curto

Joseph Curto, beloved brother, uncle "Uncle Joe", great uncle and great-great uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on August 23, 2025, at home in Trenton, NJ, at the age of 97.

Joseph was born on November 4, 1927, in Trenton, NJ where he resided until his passing. Joseph started his career at the early age of 17, obtaining employment at Reedman Chevrolet Automobile Dealership located in Langhorne, PA where he was employed for 54 years as a service department supervisor. Joe would always assist as a purchasing negotiator for family members and friends who were in need of a vehicle.

Joseph never married nor had children, however, he became the father and life guiding force in the lives of his many nieces and nephews. This was especially true for his nieces and nephews following the early passing of their mother's, Joseph's sisters, Catherine and Frances. Joseph's beloved family consisted of his many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

Joseph was an amazing ballroom dancer even later in life. He always said that dancing assisted in giving him a long and healthy life. Joseph did have the love of his life, Anna Marie. They met on New Year's Eve in New York City in 1970. Their relationship lasted for 45 years until her passing in 2015.

Joseph was also blessed with a circle of true friends who cared for him with devotion, and kindness. The summer months were always special, as he would attend many park concerts in recent years with his long time friend Armando being the event coordinator. The events were always special because it was time spent with his friends.

Although Joseph was almost 98 years old at the time of his passing, his energetic enthusiasm for living life and his sincerity to assist others allowed him to live a long and fulfilled life. May we all live a long life as youthful and energetic as was Joseph.

Joseph is predeceased by his parents, Salvatore and Angelina (Fuca) Curto; his siblings, Salvatore Curto, Catherine Bridges, and Frances Haddock; nephews, Salvatore Curto, Jr., William A. Haddock and Robert F. Haddock; great nephews, Tommy Neal, and Justin Green.

He is survived by his nephew, James Curto, and James' daughter, Katelyn Curto and son Bryant Curto and wife, Sandy. Nephew, Michael Curto and wife, Barbara, and Michael's sons, Michael Curto Jr. and wife, Nicole, Ryan Curto and wife Marissa, Alexander Curto and wife, Megan, and Alexander's children, Owen and Emmarie. Niece Shirley Taylor, her daughters Kimberly and her husband Barry Dickey, and their son, Brock Dickey and daughter, Brylan Dickey, and Shirley Taylor's other daughter, Kathy Lawson Spangler and her husband, Steve Spangler, and their daughters Brittany Lawson, and Ashley and her husband Blake Newcomer and their son, Taylor Lawson. Niece, Lena and her husband Richard Walker and Lena's granddaughter, Jordan Neal. Niece, Sarita Haddock; and his great-great nephew, Nicholas Green.
Nephew Randy Haddock and wife Tracey, and their daughter, Brittany Haddock and son Randolph Haddock Jr. Niece Angelina Haddock, and her two daughters Michelle and her husband John Hewitt, Frances and her husband Shawn Lane, and son Floyd Hicks and wife Rachel.
Nephew Joseph Bridges and wife Sue.

Although, his nephews, Salvatore Curto, Jr. and Samuel "Sam" Bridges are predeceased, Salvatore Curto, Jr.'s wife was Mary Louise Curto with sons Christopher and wife, Jennifer and Jonathan Curto and wife, Brittany. Samuel "Sam" Bridges wife was Rita Bridges with sons Chad and Nicole. Joseph Curto has other great, and great great nieces and nephews which have not specifically been named.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects to Joseph on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Thursday morning, August 28, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Hamilton Brenna-Cellini Funeral Home, 2365 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd., Hamilton, NJ 08619.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of the Angels Parish-St. Joachim's 21-23 Bayard St., Trenton, NJ.

Entombment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery & Mausoleum, 1200 Cedar Lane, Hamilton, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joseph's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org