Joseph F Leone
February 18, 1964 - October 4, 2018
Joseph F. Leone, 54, of Tinton Falls, NJ passed away on Thursday October 4, 2018 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Joe was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, before moving to Cliffwood Beach where he married and then settled in Tinton Falls. His second home in Chincoteague Island was his retirement destination. Joe was an Associate Principal Scientist, Department of Process Research & Development at Merck & Co. for 30 years. He was highly regarded by his co-workers and management and was the goto guy. Joe was a proud member of the Advisory Council for Biology, Chemistry and Physics Department at Monmouth University. Joe was also a graduate of the New York Restaurant School as cooking was his passion and he was damn good at it!! Thank you, Joe, for all the good eats. Joe is survived by his wife of 23 years Suzie, his furry friends; AJ, Toby and Kocoa, his sisters; Lori Pulley, Janet Leone-McCarthy and Judy Leone. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews on both sides as well as two great-nieces and a great-nephew. Love in your heart wasn’t put there to stay. Love isn’t love till you give it away Joe gave it all away, to family, friends, his career, his kitchen and his second home in Chincoteague Island. We are all richer from Joe’s love. A memorial mass will be offered 10:30 am Saturday October 20, 2018 at Saint Dorothea Catholic Church, 240 Broad Street, Eatontown, NJ. all other services will be private. In lieu of flowers please support Arthritis.org or your favorite animal organization.
Joseph F. Leone, 54, of Tinton Falls, NJ passed away on Thursday October 4, 2018 at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Joe was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ, before moving to Cliffwood Beach where he married and then settled in Tinton Falls.... View Obituary & Service Information