- Date Of Birth: March 22, 1922
- Date Of Death: May 26, 2019
- State: New Jersey
Joseph Pirro, 97, of Toms River, NJ, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019.
Joe was born and raised in Newark, NJ, where he lived for 77 years, before moving to Toms River in 1998. He served in the Navy in WW II and was a lifelong member of the Catholic War Veterans and Knights of Columbus. Joe served as a firefighter in Newark for 25 years, serving in 9 Engine and as the Chief’s driver.
Joe is predeceased by his brother John and niece Theresa Vail and by great great nephew Jakob Joseph Vail. He is survived by his beloved sister Theresa Sutter, nephew Joseph and his husband Manny of St. Petersburg, Fl, Robert and his wife Patricia of Bridgewater, NJ, and John Sutter of New Port Richey, Fl, great nieces and nephews Constance Sutter, Heather Vail Keefer, Cheryl Vail, Douglas Vail, Matthew, Michael and Daniel Sutter, Brittni and Courtney Sutter, and great great nieces and nephews Douglas Vail Jr., Lilly and Ella Keefer, and Oakley Sutter.
A horse racing enthusiast, Joe was cherished by his family and friends, and was one of the most positive, cheerful and generous individuals anyone had ever known.
