Obituary of Joseph S Suizzo

Suizzo, Joseph S. age 88 of Manahawkin at rest in Manahawkin on August 1, 2015. Loving father of Carol Ann Suizzo of Palmdale, CA, Janet Suizzo of Totowa and Joseph D. Suizzo of Totowa. Beloved grandfather of Joseph M. Suizzo of Totowa. Uncle of Marie Ann Suizzo of TX. Born in Paterson, he lived in Paterson, then in Totowa since 1947, before moving to Manahawkin in 1992. He was a Supervisor of the Social Studies Department for Cranford High School, for fourteen years and in education for 31 years before retiring in 1992. He was also the owner of Stephan Auto Sales, Totowa. Mr. Suizzo was a former parishioner of St. James R.C. Church, Totowa and a current parishioner of St. Mary R.C. Church, Barnegat. He was a WWII Army Air Corps Lab Tech Veteran and a member of the American Legion, Post #227, Totowa. He was also a member of Local 248 American Federation of Musicians, Paterson. Mr. Suizzo was the leader and owner of the J.S. Orchestra, Barnegat. He was voted teacher of the year in Cranford in 1989 and was active with youth in government and model U.N., organizing field trips to Trenton and Washington D.C. He also enjoyed boating, fishing and crabbing and was a NY Giant fan and season ticket holder. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd., Totowa on Friday at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass to follow at St. James R.C. Church, Totowa at 9:30 AM. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa. Friends may visit Thursday 4-8 PM. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.