Gene Altieri, 80, of Vernon, New Jersey, passed away on November 7, 2026, at St. Clare’s Hospital in Denville, NJ. Born on May 28, 1946, in Newark, Gene grew up in the Oranges and Maplewood before settling in Vernon, where he lived for the past 55 years.
Gene earned his bachelor’s degree from Montclair State University and his master’s degree in psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He spent 30 years with the New Jersey Judiciary, serving as a supervisor in the Essex Probation Division before retiring.
Above all, Gene was devoted to his family. He was a loving husband to Sharon and took tremendous pride in his children and grandchildren. He was actively involved in their lives and rarely missed a recital, competition, sporting event, or special occasion. His family was always his greatest joy.
Gene had a lifelong love of music and was a talented singer and guitarist. He also enjoyed golf and was an avid Notre Dame fan.
Talkative, outgoing, and never one to shy away from sharing his opinions, Gene could strike up a conversation with just about anyone. He valued his friendships and especially looked forward to his monthly get-togethers with longtime friends, sharing stories and enjoying each other's company.
Gene was predeceased by his parents, Albert Altieri and Marie (Caroselli) Altieri. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon Altieri; his daughter, Kristen Davis (Brad); his son, Craig Altieri (Melissa); and his grandchildren, Kada Cernek, Matthew Cernek, Brian Altieri, Justin Altieri, and Keira Altieri.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main Street, Sparta, NJ. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Sparta Cemetery, 32 Main Street, Sparta, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or online at https://www.stjude.org/give.html.
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