Obituary of Joseph Andrito

Vander Plaat Funeral Home 257 Godwin Avenue Joseph Andrito, age 84, of Wyckoff, NJ formerly of Paterson, NJ passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Beloved husband for 64 years of Eveyln (nee Pekaar) Andrito. Devoted father of Neil Andrito and his wife, Joan of Oakland, NJ, Joyce Donohue and her husband Timothy of Warwick, NY, and Kenneth Andrito of Wyckoff, NJ. Cherished grandfather of Joseph, Neil, Nicholas, Michael and Jaclyn and great grandfather of Aurora, Curren, and Jaylen. Born in Paterson, NJ to Italian immigrant parents, Joseph served in the army during the Korean War. He was the owner and master plumber of Andrito Plumbing and Heating for nearly 60 years. He was a member of the Paterson Master Plumber Association and a member of the American Legion Post 170 of Rochelle Park, NJ. He was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth's RC Church, Wyckoff, NJ. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, good food and his family and friends. The family will receive relatives and friends Tuesday, January 19 between 4 and 7 PM at Vander Plaat Funeral Home (www.vpfh.com) 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 20 at 10 AM at St. Elizabeth's RC Church, 700 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ. Cremation will be in private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wyckoff Volunteer Ambulance Corp., PO Box 214, Wyckoff, NJ.