Joseph Guzzi

Joseph Guzzi, 91, of West Long Branch, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 12, 2025. He was born on October 8, 1934, in Amato Catanzaro, Italy.

In 1955, Joe immigrated to the United States with his father in search of a better life for their family, arriving in Atlantic Highlands, NJ. More than five years later, his mother and three sisters joined them, and the family settled in Long Branch.

A skilled mason, Joe founded J. Guzzi & Sons, Inc. Mason Contractors in 1967. Over nearly 60 years in business, he earned the respect of many for his craftsmanship, integrity, and tireless work ethic. He worked alongside his two eldest sons, passing on his knowledge and values before eventually handing the business over to them. Retirement was a flexible concept for Joe-he continued to stay involved by offering guidance, talking with customers, writing estimates, managing the books, and visiting job sites to ask, "What's going on over here?" Hard work was part of who he was, and he instilled that same dedication in his children.

Joe was a parishioner of St. Jerome Catholic Church and an avid gardener who took great pride in his vegetable garden. Each season, he loved sharing his harvest with family, friends, and neighbors-often boasting with a big grin and his familiar loud voice, "Look at my beautiful tomatoes!"

Joe was predeceased by his beloved son, Biagio "Billy" Guzzi; his parents, Santo and Maria Guzzi; and his sisters, Teresa Lombardo and Anna Benincasa.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Pasqua "Lina" (Angiuli); his sons Santo and Joseph Jr.; his daughters and sons-in-law Anna Maria and Ben Camooso, and Rosettina and Ed Bertini; and his cherished grandchildren, who brought him immeasurable pride and joy, Carmela Rose Bertini and Biagio Joseph Guzzi. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Carmelina and Santino Fabiano, along with many nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

Joe will be remembered for his love of family, his tireless work ethic, and the legacy he built with his own hands.

Visitation will take place on Monday, November 17th, 2025, at the Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin Avenue in Long Branch, NJ 07740, from 5:00 pm - 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 at St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church, located at 254 Wall St, West Long Branch, NJ 07764. Entombment will follow at Woodbine Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joseph's memory to the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey by visiting the web or by mail to 23 Main Street, Suite D1, Holmdel, NJ 07733.

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