Obituary of Joseph Carpenito

CARPENITO, Joseph, 76, of Allendale, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Joseph was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 25, 1937. Joseph passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was a devoted son of the late Mildred and Albert; and beloved son-in-law of the late Grace and Vincent. Joseph is survived by his loving wife Clara (nee DeLuca) of fifty five years. Loving father of Barbara and Joseph Carpenito and Denise Salazar. Beloved father-in-law of Julio and devoted grandfather of Olivia and Justin Salazar. He is also survived by his loving sisters Theresa Rispoli, Camille Santi, and Debbie Tuminello and brother, Albert. He was a loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Joseph served in the army. He was a good friend to many. He loved his family and friends and was a deeply devoted grandfather. Olivia and Justin were the greatest joys of his life. Visiting hours are Friday 2 - 4 & 6 - 9PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave., Wyckoff, NJ. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, 11:00AM at St. Elizabeth RC Church, 700 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. A private interment will be held. Memorial contributions in Joseph's memory may be made to the Arthritis Foundation-NJ Chapter, State Headquarters, 555 Route 1 South, Suite 320, Iselin, NJ 08830.