Vincent Pillitteri

Vincent Pillitteri, age 90, of Jackson, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Ocean Medical Center in Brick, New Jersey. Vincent was born March 6, 1927 in Garfield, New Jersey.

Vincent was the son of the late Frances and John Pillitteri, also from Jackson. His brother, Joseph Pillitteri, passed away two years ago. Vincent is survived by a sister, Orsola Neppel, and a sister-in-law, Lauretta Pillitteri, nephews John Neppel and Joe Pillitteri, and nieces Frances Crowell, Arlene Neppel and Noreen Becknel. Vincent also has 8 great nieces and nephews and one great great nephew.

Vincent signed on with the US Army in 1944. He served within the Infantry and the Transportation Corps. Following the war, Vince relocated to Jackson and worked on the family farm. Vince began a career with civil service with the Naval Air Engineering Center (NAEC), Lakehurst in 1957 and retired from civil service in 1987.

Vince spent his free time within the Fall and Winter months hunting deer, ducks and rabbits. A beagle was normally at his side, and friends swore the beagle was trained to run the rabbits solely to its master.

Vince spent much of the Spring and Summer months in Manahawkin where he enjoyed fishing for bluefish and catching clams & crabs with his boat. Whether hunting or fishing, his daily excursions included friends and family, along with a hearty breakfast to start the day and a memorable dinner at the conclusion.

Vincent could prepare meals as well as any professional chef. He had a keen sense of humor. He maintained a profound sense of patriotism for the US military and strong support for his family. Most notable quote: “Family is everything.”

A repast will be on Sunday, March 11, 2018 from 12pm to 3pm at Tuscany Restaurant and Bar in Brick, NJ.

His interment will be private in the St. Rose of Lima Cemetery in Freehold, NJ. at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jackson VFW, 54 Magnolia Dr, Jackson, NJ 08527.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.DEliaFuneralHome.com for the Pillitteri family.