Joseph DiPadova

JOSEPH DiPADOVA, age 74, beloved husband for 47 years of Ellen (nee Benz), loving father of Joelle Grisez (husband Greg) and Nina DiPadova (husband Michael Marcum), cherished papa of Gabriel, Elizabeth and Molly Grisez and Henry Marcum, loving son of Frank and Elena DiPadova (both deceased), beloved brother of Maria Fantozzi (husband Nello), Mario DiPadova (deceased), Rita Velotta (husband Frank, deceased), John  DiPadova (wife Debra), Graziano DiPadova (wife Mary) and Claudio DiPadova (wife Jeannemarie), dear brother-in-law of Steve (wife Barb), Kenny (deceased), Gary (wife Betsy) and Larry (wife Patty) Benz, loving uncle and great uncle of many. He was a loving husband, father, papa and brother with a heart of gold that touched every person he knew. 

He instilled honesty, loyalty, love, hard work, adoration for the outdoors and animals, and joy of sports, especially bocce, in our family. 

Entombment Knollwood Cemetery.

Prayers of Christian Burial 10 am Tuesday, May 14 at THE FIORITTO FUNERAL HOME, 5236 MAYFIELD RD., LYNDHURST (EAST OF RICHMOND ROAD) WHERE FRIENDS MAY CALL MONDAY, MAY 13 FROM 4 TO 8 pm.