Joseph Farnese, Jr.

Joseph, Jr., 87, of Little Falls "Singac", passed away July 3, 2017. Beloved husband of Marion (nee Petronchak) Farnese. Caring father of Dr. Joseph Farnese and wife Robin, James Farnese, Dr. Jeffrey Farnese and wife Marlene, and the late John "Jackie" Farnese (1982). Adored grandfather of James, Nicole, Jacqueline, Danielle, Alexa, Jeffrey, and Gabriella Farnese. Loving brother of Eleanor Russo. Born in Paterson, Joseph moved to Singac where he lived for 62 years. He served in the Korean Conflict. Joseph was the owner of Farnese Pastry Shop for 45 years and was one of the pioneers in making artistic cakes. He was a member of American Legion Post 108 of Little Falls for over 50 years and Holy Angels Church. His family will receive their friends July 6th from 4-8 pm at Gaita Memorial Home, 154 Newark Pompton Tpke., Little Falls. A funeral service will be held July 7th at 10 am at the funeral home - please arrive at 9:30 am. Interment to follow at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CHCC Foundation, 301 Sicomac Ave., Wyckoff, NJ 07481.