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Shook's Cedar Grove Funeral Home
486 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
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St. Catherine of Siena Church
339 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
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Holy Sepulchre Cemetery - Totowa
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Joseph Handel Obituary
A full obituary to follow. Memories and condolences may kindly be shared at shookscedargrove.com.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. - 8 :00 p.m. at Shook's Cedar Grove Funeral Home, 486 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, N.J. 07009. A Funeral Mass is planned for Thursday, March 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena RC Church, 339 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, N.J. 07009.
Entombment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa, N.J.
In lieu of flowers, donation in memory of Joseph may be made to St. Catherine of Siena School, 39 East Bradford Avenue, Cedar Grove, N.J. 07009, would be greatly appreciated.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
4
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Shook's Cedar Grove Funeral Home
486 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
5
Service
10:00 a.m.
St. Catherine of Siena Church
339 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
5
Burial
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery - Totowa
52 Totowa Avenue, Totowa, NJ 07512
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Shook's Cedar Grove Funeral Home, Inc.Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.