Philip J. Moretti Sr.

Philip J. Moretti, Sr., 86, of Toms River, NJ passed away on Saturday December 10, 2011. Born in West Hoboken, NJ, Philip was a lifelong resident of North Bergen before moving to Toms River 22 years ago. He was a veteran of the US Navy having served in WW II. He was a retired letter carrier with the US Post Office in North Bergen retiring in 1990. Prior to the Post Office he had worked at Duro-Test Inc. in North Bergen and was president of their union. He was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees Chapter 501. Philip was very active in the North Bergen community having served as President of the Pop Warner Football Association and he helped form and served as president of the Biddy Basketball Program in North Bergen. Philip was a communicant of St. Justin's RC Church, Toms River and was a member of the Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus Council #4969.

Philip is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Angela Minervini Moretti; two sons, Nicholas and Jean Moretti of Livingston, NJ and Philip J., Jr. and Alice Moretti of Athens, NY; two brothers, Nicholas and Dorothy Moretti of Saugerties, NY and Anthony and Peggy Esposito of Flemington, NJ. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Anthony Moretti in 2003.

Visiting Hours will be held on Tuesday December 13th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home 26 Mule Road, Toms River, NJ 08755. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday December 14th at St. Justin's RC Church, Toms River at 9:30 AM. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Toms River, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Tip of the Arrow Foundation 231 Powerville Road, Boonton, NJ 07005. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.quinn-hoppingfh.com.