Paul Peter DiGuiseppi

Paul was born and raised in Boonton, NJ; he lived most of his life in Rockaway before settling in Harwick. He proudly served in the US Air Force from 1952 to 1956. Paul worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator at DiGuiseppi Brothers for many years, retiring at the age of 76. Paul was featured in a construction magazine as one of the top dozer operators in New Jersey while working for the family business that was also one of the largest heavy equipment operations at the time.

Paul was an avid outdoorsmen, he especially enjoyed fishing and shooting. He was also a fan of Western and Air Force movies. Paul particularly enjoyed Audie Murphy movies.

Paul was predeceased by his parents, Attillo and Anita DiGuiseppi, his son, Mark Wade DiGuiseppi, and his siblings, Johnny, Jimmy, Frances, Mary, Viola and Attillo. He is survived by his children, Paul Joseph DiGuiseppi, Tommy Alan DiGuiseppi, Debra Serino and husband, Peter, and Cheryl DiGuiseppi, and his grandchildren, Jason, Peter Jr., William, Tommy and Lauren.

Arrangements are private under the direction of Smith-McCracken Funeral Home. Online condolences may be offered below.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Paul’s memory may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105, Shriners Children’s Hospital, PO Box 947765, Atlanta, GA 30394, or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675.