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Joseph F. DeFinis, Jr., on February 1, 2012, of Vineland. Age 59. Beloved husband of Teci nee Woodman. Devoted father of Julie Ennals, Dayna DeFiore Lenny, Mary Jo DeFinis and Denise DeFinis Bobby Rupp. Proud grandfather of Reilly, Leah, Christian and Giamarie. Loving son of Assunta nee Roselli and the late Joseph, Sr. Dear brotherContinue Reading
Joseph F. DeFinis, Jr., on February 1, 2012, of Vineland. Age 59. Beloved husband of Teci nee Woodman. Devoted father of Julie Ennals, Dayna DeFiore Lenny, Mary Jo DeFinis and Denise DeFinis Bobby Rupp. Proud grandfather of Reilly, Leah, Christian and Giamarie. Loving son of Assunta nee Roselli and the late Joseph, Sr. Dear brother of Bob Mary Anne and Vincent Rose. Joe will also be dearly missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family.
Joseph was born in Philadelphia and participated in the Mummers Parade in the Comic Division for years. He was a butcher by trade, but also enjoyed working on his farm, fishing, tinkering with computers and sci-fi. Above all, he found his most joy by being around his family.
Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation Saturday 10:00 – 11:00 am at the Egizi Funeral Home, 119 Ganttown Road, Washington Twp. Memorial Service 11:00 am. Interment private at the request of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Joseph’s memory to the Disabled American Vets, Attn: Gift Processing, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or NAMI of Cumberland County, P.O. Box 474, Vineland, NJ 08362. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.egizifuneral.com.
“A Life Well Lived
Is Worth Remembering”
Robert P. McKinley
left a message on February 2, 2012:
Uncle Joey, I hope you are feeling better and at peace. Thank you for the memories of the first time I baited a fishing line and casted it to catch my first load seaweed all off the rocks in Brigantine. The first time you showed me how to hold a chicken and chase off Oscar the rooster. And I’ll never forget my first dirt bike ride through the woods. My mom would’ve freaked out. And how about when we launched the model rocket and had to go searching in the woods only to find it stuck in the tallest tree on your farm. Me and my dad had a great time that day. And I wish I would’ve caught one of those frogs in your stream. They were HUGE!! It was a lot of fun for me to come to your farm and just have fun spending time with you. I am going to miss you Uncle Joey! Rest in peace. I love you!!! :
Love, Robert P. McKinley
Carolyn Barrett
left a message on February 3, 2012:
I am so sorry for your loss - I know that your Dad will be missed greatly by many.
Abbe Benowitz
left a message on February 3, 2012:
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you!
Gary and Reggie Offer
left a message on February 3, 2012:
We are sorry to hear of Joe's passing. May God bless and comfort you and your family on your loss. Sincerely, Gary and Reggie
Anthony and Rosalie Tassone
left a message on February 3, 2012:
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the DeFinis family. May he rest in peace.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Terri Wojnar
left a message on February 3, 2012:
Teci--Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Judy & Mike
left a message on February 3, 2012:
Our deepest sympathy to all Joe's family. Rest in peace.
Robert DeFinis Jr.
left a message on February 2, 2012:
R.I.P.
Kathy Wilhelm
left a message on February 2, 2012:
I am praying for you to have peace and strength at this time. You have my deepest sympathies.
Jill Bonfanti
left a message on February 3, 2012:
I'll always remember Mr. DeFinis as a man who loved his girls--it was always very obvious that his family was most important in life. Sending my love and sympathy to Dayna, MJ, Julie, Denise, Mrs. DeFinis, and family. XOXO.
Beth Henry
left a message on February 2, 2012:
Mary Jo, your Dad was blessed to have such a sweet and devoted daughter. We're all thinking of you and wishing you peace.
Joe, Rose, Julie and Sean McKinley
left a message on February 2, 2012:
Goodbye cousin Joey Dee... your spirit lives on with your family. See you on the other side some day! Joe.
Pamela Vai-English
left a message on February 2, 2012:
Papa Joe- you will be missed! You always had a silly joke or something funny to say whenever I was at your house! Teci, Julie, Dayna, MaryJo and Denise-you have become part of my family over the last 15 years and I am praying for you all that you find the strength to get through this difficult time. I love you and will always cherish the memories at your house in Vineland with your dad/husband.
Love, Pam, Brandon and Craig
The Boyle's
left a message on February 2, 2012:
We are so sorry to hear about Joe.
God Bless all of you our prayers are with you.
Fran, Linda and Ryan Boyle
Nick
left a message on February 2, 2012:
I love you Uncle Joey. Rest in peace. We will always love you!
rose mckinley
left a message on February 2, 2012:
JOEY WAS A VERY CARING AND LOVING GUY. ALWAYS READY TO HELP SOMEONE WHEN NEEDED. AS A CHLD HE WAS A BIT STUBBORN, WHEN HE WAS 6,A RING BEARER AT MY WEDDING IN 1958, HE DID NOT WANT TO BE IN ANY PICTURES & WE HAD TO CHASE HIM TO BE IN SOME, BUT WITH A FROWN ON HIS FACE. R.I.P.LOVE AUNT ROSIE
Tom McKinley
left a message on February 2, 2012:
Joe was a special person; a son, a brother, a husband, a father, an uncle, a cousin, and a grandpop. And, in all his many roles he was always a good friend and true supporter.
Joe did things his way, but always in doing for others. Joe was hard headed, but hard working. Joe was someone I always looked up to growing up.
We will all miss him, but we are all better for having him touch our lives in various ways.
Rest in peace Joe!
Love - Cousin Tom
Marguerite Nocchi
left a message on February 2, 2012:
Joey was the hippest cousin a girl could ever have--I thought his suede jacket with long fringes was the bomb circa 1966. Once he met Teci my adoration continued to grow--they were "the" couple and they made my teenage trip to Canada so cool! Later Joey was the most adorable husband and father and he and Teci sent out precious birth announcements with the birth of each of their beautiful daughters I saved all of them. Joey marched to his own drum and if you were lucky enough you got to join his fantastic drum line and feel the beat. Love and Peace your cousin Marguerite and family
Adriene, Joe, Aunt Rosalie, Unlce Larry
left a message on February 15, 2012:
Joe was a kind and loving person who loved his family. He was sensitive,strong and was life of the party. I remember when I was about five yrs old, when I went Uncle Joe's house, I would run toward the door and cousin Joey would life me up into the air and spin me around and catch me! Joe was alot of fun and very caring. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cousin Joey has touched our lives and will be greatly missed. God bless you!
Ginny Sadowski
left a message on February 4, 2012:
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Megan
left a message on February 4, 2012:
Ohh uncle Joeyy♥ I love you soo much and I will never forget the memories we had with "catching" the chickens! hahaha Well I will miss you but you are in a better place now: oh yea and thanks for teaching me how to ride that tractor; hahaha!
--Megan♥
Poloncarz
left a message on February 4, 2012:
Our deepest sympathy to the DeFinis family and to Joe's extended family. May he rest in peace. Carm & Neal Poloncarz
Anissa Zabriskie
left a message on February 6, 2012:
Dear Teci DeFinis,
The Human Resource Association of Southern New Jersey sends it's deepest condolences to you and your entire family. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Nichole Gardner Dwight
left a message on February 6, 2012:
Dear DeFinis Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Though it's been many years since I spent time with your family, I remember Joe as a very happy person and loving father. You are in my thoughts.
Tammy Dawson
left a message on February 8, 2012:
In my thoughts at this time. I love you!
Celina Sanchez
left a message on February 8, 2012:
On behalf of NAMI NJ, our most heartfelt sympathy goes out to Teci and family for the loss of your loved one, Joseph DeFinis, Jr. May the thoughts and prayers of all those who love you sustain and comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Carol Eigenbrot
left a message on February 8, 2012:
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you all loved your Dad so much, through good times and really tough times too. Dayna and Mary Jo we miss you.
Michelle and Dale Freeman
left a message on February 4, 2012:
Rest in peace Joey. To Joe’s family, we will continue to keep you in our prayers. May you find comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain.
Jul
left a message on May 4, 2012:
I know the last few years between us were just so off but that doesn't mean I didn't think about you all the time or that I didn't love you - today is the day you would have me or one of the girls get mom flowers and a card while you picked out some beautiful jewerly for her to wear and then make us all eat Chinese Food. Mom is thinking of her wedding day and the four daughters you gave her - the girls and I are remembering so many good times today and the love we did see between you 2. Today you go to the farm and it is where you belong and I know you want to be. Watch over Mom and the girls and your grandbabies - you are forever missed please believe that.
Jule
left a message on February 4, 2012:
My family and I wanted to make sure that everyone knows they are welcomes to today's service to help celebrate dad's life
Keith and Jan
left a message on February 3, 2012:
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Debbie Amadei
left a message on February 3, 2012:
To The DeFinis Family,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. Stand strong together and you will help each other through this. Please let me know if I can do anything to help.
Debbie
Sanuel Levy
left a message on February 3, 2012:
On behalf of NAMI Cumberland County, I wish to express my deepest sympathy to Teci and her family on the loss of her husband. May these words provide comfort in this time of loss and may his memory be a blessing.
Samuel Levy
President
NAMI Cumberland County
Kate Cronk
left a message on February 3, 2012:
DeFinis Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great man. I remember your Dad a a kind and generous man who welcomed me into your home on many occassions. Cherish the wonderful memories you have.
Sharon and Dean Hanscom
left a message on February 3, 2012:
Teci and girls
We are thinking of you at this time and Joe is in our prayers. I will remember all the happy times we shared over the 20plus years of friendship Love Sharon and Dean
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Robert P. McKinley
left a message on February 2, 2012:
Uncle Joey, I hope you are feeling better and at peace. Thank you for the memories of the first time I baited a fishing line and casted it to catch my first load seaweed all off the rocks in Brigantine. The first time you showed me how to hold a chicken and chase off Oscar the rooster. And I’ll never forget my first dirt bike ride through the woods. My mom would’ve freaked out. And how about when we launched the model rocket and had to go searching in the woods only to find it stuck in the tallest tree on your farm. Me and my dad had a great time that day. And I wish I would’ve caught one of those frogs in your stream. They were HUGE!! It was a lot of fun for me to come to your farm and just have fun spending time with you. I am going to miss you Uncle Joey! Rest in peace. I love you!!! :
Love, Robert P. McKinley
Carolyn Barrett
left a message on February 3, 2012:
I am so sorry for your loss - I know that your Dad will be missed greatly by many.
Abbe Benowitz
left a message on February 3, 2012:
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you!
Gary and Reggie Offer
left a message on February 3, 2012:
We are sorry to hear of Joe's passing. May God bless and comfort you and your family on your loss. Sincerely, Gary and Reggie
Anthony and Rosalie Tassone
left a message on February 3, 2012:
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the DeFinis family. May he rest in peace.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Terri Wojnar
left a message on February 3, 2012:
Teci--Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Judy & Mike
left a message on February 3, 2012:
Our deepest sympathy to all Joe's family. Rest in peace.
Robert DeFinis Jr.
left a message on February 2, 2012:
R.I.P.
Kathy Wilhelm
left a message on February 2, 2012:
I am praying for you to have peace and strength at this time. You have my deepest sympathies.
Jill Bonfanti
left a message on February 3, 2012:
I'll always remember Mr. DeFinis as a man who loved his girls--it was always very obvious that his family was most important in life. Sending my love and sympathy to Dayna, MJ, Julie, Denise, Mrs. DeFinis, and family. XOXO.
Beth Henry
left a message on February 2, 2012:
Mary Jo, your Dad was blessed to have such a sweet and devoted daughter. We're all thinking of you and wishing you peace.
Joe, Rose, Julie and Sean McKinley
left a message on February 2, 2012:
Goodbye cousin Joey Dee... your spirit lives on with your family. See you on the other side some day! Joe.
Pamela Vai-English
left a message on February 2, 2012:
Papa Joe- you will be missed! You always had a silly joke or something funny to say whenever I was at your house! Teci, Julie, Dayna, MaryJo and Denise-you have become part of my family over the last 15 years and I am praying for you all that you find the strength to get through this difficult time. I love you and will always cherish the memories at your house in Vineland with your dad/husband.
Love, Pam, Brandon and Craig
The Boyle's
left a message on February 2, 2012:
We are so sorry to hear about Joe.
God Bless all of you our prayers are with you.
Fran, Linda and Ryan Boyle
Nick
left a message on February 2, 2012:
I love you Uncle Joey. Rest in peace. We will always love you!
rose mckinley
left a message on February 2, 2012:
JOEY WAS A VERY CARING AND LOVING GUY. ALWAYS READY TO HELP SOMEONE WHEN NEEDED. AS A CHLD HE WAS A BIT STUBBORN, WHEN HE WAS 6,A RING BEARER AT MY WEDDING IN 1958, HE DID NOT WANT TO BE IN ANY PICTURES & WE HAD TO CHASE HIM TO BE IN SOME, BUT WITH A FROWN ON HIS FACE. R.I.P.LOVE AUNT ROSIE
Tom McKinley
left a message on February 2, 2012:
Joe was a special person; a son, a brother, a husband, a father, an uncle, a cousin, and a grandpop. And, in all his many roles he was always a good friend and true supporter.
Joe did things his way, but always in doing for others. Joe was hard headed, but hard working. Joe was someone I always looked up to growing up.
We will all miss him, but we are all better for having him touch our lives in various ways.
Rest in peace Joe!
Love - Cousin Tom
Marguerite Nocchi
left a message on February 2, 2012:
Joey was the hippest cousin a girl could ever have--I thought his suede jacket with long fringes was the bomb circa 1966. Once he met Teci my adoration continued to grow--they were "the" couple and they made my teenage trip to Canada so cool! Later Joey was the most adorable husband and father and he and Teci sent out precious birth announcements with the birth of each of their beautiful daughters I saved all of them. Joey marched to his own drum and if you were lucky enough you got to join his fantastic drum line and feel the beat. Love and Peace your cousin Marguerite and family
Adriene, Joe, Aunt Rosalie, Unlce Larry
left a message on February 15, 2012:
Joe was a kind and loving person who loved his family. He was sensitive,strong and was life of the party. I remember when I was about five yrs old, when I went Uncle Joe's house, I would run toward the door and cousin Joey would life me up into the air and spin me around and catch me! Joe was alot of fun and very caring. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cousin Joey has touched our lives and will be greatly missed. God bless you!
Ginny Sadowski
left a message on February 4, 2012:
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Megan
left a message on February 4, 2012:
Ohh uncle Joeyy♥ I love you soo much and I will never forget the memories we had with "catching" the chickens! hahaha Well I will miss you but you are in a better place now: oh yea and thanks for teaching me how to ride that tractor; hahaha!
--Megan♥
Poloncarz
left a message on February 4, 2012:
Our deepest sympathy to the DeFinis family and to Joe's extended family. May he rest in peace. Carm & Neal Poloncarz
Anissa Zabriskie
left a message on February 6, 2012:
Dear Teci DeFinis,
The Human Resource Association of Southern New Jersey sends it's deepest condolences to you and your entire family. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Nichole Gardner Dwight
left a message on February 6, 2012:
Dear DeFinis Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Though it's been many years since I spent time with your family, I remember Joe as a very happy person and loving father. You are in my thoughts.
Tammy Dawson
left a message on February 8, 2012:
In my thoughts at this time. I love you!
Celina Sanchez
left a message on February 8, 2012:
On behalf of NAMI NJ, our most heartfelt sympathy goes out to Teci and family for the loss of your loved one, Joseph DeFinis, Jr. May the thoughts and prayers of all those who love you sustain and comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Carol Eigenbrot
left a message on February 8, 2012:
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you all loved your Dad so much, through good times and really tough times too. Dayna and Mary Jo we miss you.
Michelle and Dale Freeman
left a message on February 4, 2012:
Rest in peace Joey. To Joe’s family, we will continue to keep you in our prayers. May you find comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain.
Jul
left a message on May 4, 2012:
I know the last few years between us were just so off but that doesn't mean I didn't think about you all the time or that I didn't love you - today is the day you would have me or one of the girls get mom flowers and a card while you picked out some beautiful jewerly for her to wear and then make us all eat Chinese Food. Mom is thinking of her wedding day and the four daughters you gave her - the girls and I are remembering so many good times today and the love we did see between you 2. Today you go to the farm and it is where you belong and I know you want to be. Watch over Mom and the girls and your grandbabies - you are forever missed please believe that.
Jule
left a message on February 4, 2012:
My family and I wanted to make sure that everyone knows they are welcomes to today's service to help celebrate dad's life
Keith and Jan
left a message on February 3, 2012:
Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Debbie Amadei
left a message on February 3, 2012:
To The DeFinis Family,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. Stand strong together and you will help each other through this. Please let me know if I can do anything to help.
Debbie
Sanuel Levy
left a message on February 3, 2012:
On behalf of NAMI Cumberland County, I wish to express my deepest sympathy to Teci and her family on the loss of her husband. May these words provide comfort in this time of loss and may his memory be a blessing.
Samuel Levy
President
NAMI Cumberland County
Kate Cronk
left a message on February 3, 2012:
DeFinis Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great man. I remember your Dad a a kind and generous man who welcomed me into your home on many occassions. Cherish the wonderful memories you have.
Sharon and Dean Hanscom
left a message on February 3, 2012:
Teci and girls
We are thinking of you at this time and Joe is in our prayers. I will remember all the happy times we shared over the 20plus years of friendship Love Sharon and Dean
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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