Joseph Ceva

CEVA Joseph Carl, 84, of River Vale, NJ, formerly of Bronx, NY entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 18, 2011. Beloved husband of 56 years to Gina (nee Zambetti). Devoted father to Valerie Ceva and her husband Tony McMullen, Christine Lagana and her husband Joseph, Joseph Ceva and his wife Eileen, and David Ceva and his wife Cindi. Loving grandfather of Claudia, Gabrielle, Christopher, Luke, Cooper, Clotilde (Cloe), and Cassandra. He was a WWII veteran who later graduated from NYU. Joseph Ceva spent an illustrious career in the telecommunication and defense industry. He was a Group Vice President and Director of five ITT Divisions. Later, he joined CIC International Ltd, as a director and Chief Operating Officer and President of Columbia Technology Corporation. Mr. Ceva's belief in "World Peace through World Trade" motivated his CIC days, where he remained active until his death. He conducted CIC operations in 76 countries. In addition Mr. Ceva was civically minded on a local level. In earlier days he was coach of his children's team, a Rotary Club member and member of Sons of Italy Linquanti Lodge to name a few activities. He was a mentor and supporter to many both in business and his personal life. The family will receive their relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkmack Road, Westwood, NJ on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at Our Lady of Mercy R.C. Church, Park Ridge, NJ Friday at 10 AM. Interment to follow at Ascension Cemetery, Airmont, NY.