Cedar Grove Obituary: Joseph J. Serafini

Cedar Grove resident Joseph J. Serafini passed away on Aug. 22.

He was 83-years-old.

The following obituary comes courtesy of Shook’s Cedar Grove Funeral Home:

“Joseph J. Serafini, 83, of Cedar Grove, N.J., passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, August 18, 2015.

“Born in Newark to Luigi and Adele Serafini, he lived in Bloomfield before settling in Cedar Grove the past 13 years. Joseph was the owner of Beppy’’s Restaurant in Newark for 32 years before retiring 27 years ago. He proudly served in the National Guard during peace time. In addition, he was a professional boxer, golden gloves champion and boxing trainer.

“Predeceased by his parents, Luigi and Adele Serafini and sister, Katherine Danieli. He is survived by his wife, Connie Serafini, children, Louis Serafini and his wife, Diana, Joseph Serafini and his wife, Linda and Deborah Maggio and her husband, Arthur, grandchildren, Joseph, Jennifer, Maria, Daniel, Nicholas, Julia, Stephanie and Gabrielle and sister, Irene Duvalle.

“In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, would be appreciated.”

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