CARBONE, JOSEPH LOUIS, Jr.

CARBONE, JOSEPH LOUIS, Jr., age 79, of Erma passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at his home. Joseph was born June 18, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA; and has been a Cape May area resident for over 40 years. He is the son of the late Joseph L Sr. and the late Santa (nee Torrieri) Carbone. Joseph served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was the owner/operator of Clam Haulers Inc. of Erma, NJ; and a past president of VVA Post #602 of Lower Township. Joe was instrumental in volunteering his trucking firm delivering medical supplies and equipment to Florida during Hurricane Andrew in 1992. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years Eleanor (nee Steves) Carbone. Joe is survived by his daughter Sandy (Charles) Owens and his three sons: Joey, James (Linda), and John (Donna) Carbone. Also surviving are his; eight grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and his long time friend Kathy Hilton. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Parish of St John Neumann, St John of God RC Church, 680 Townbank Rd, North Cape May, NJ 08204; where friends will be received from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Cape May County Veteran’s Cemetery, 127 Crest Haven Rd, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. The family suggests donations in Joseph’s memory to the VVA Chapter 602, PO Box 908, North Cape May, NJ 08204. To share condolences, please visit www.evoyfuneralhome.com.