Born in Hammond Twp., IN, he resided in Brick for most of his life before settling in Lakewood 17 years ago.
Prior to retiring, he was a credit manager. More recently, he and his wife Susan were the owners and operators of Sue’s Jewelry Boutique in Brick.
He was predeceased by his son, Jeffrey.
Surviving is his loving wife of 40 years, Susan; a daughter, Candice McKiernan and her husband David of Middlesex; step-sons: Richard and Michael Palermo, both of Brick; grandchildren: Sean and Courtney; and a sister, Mary Pross of Brick.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10:30AM at Ocean County Memorial Park. Entombment will immediately follow.
Friends may call at D’Elia Funeral Home, 1300 Vermont Ave., Lakewood, on Tuesday from 4-7PM. For more information, or to post a tribute online, please visit www.deliafuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org.