Obituary of Felix Marzulli

Felix "Phil" Marzulli (Felice Marzullo), 78, of Farmingdale passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 while on vacation in the town of his birth, Quaglietta, Province of Avellino, Italy. Phil emigrated to the United States in 1946 at the age of 14, settling to New York. Phil lived in Newark, East Orange, Carteret and Toms River before settling to Farmingdale in 1974. He retired from New Departure Hyatt, Bearings Division of General Motors, Clark, after 30 years. In retirement, Phil owned and operated Jones Street Sportswear and Elsan Fashions. He was a parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Farmingdale and was a member of the Howell Senior Center. Mr. Marzulli was a former member of the Society Gioventu' Quaglietta, Astoria, NY. He was an avid Giants fan. Phil had a passion for his vegetable garden. He looked forward to deciding what and where to plant every Spring. Phil cherished his fig tree, but always said, "the figs in Italy were sweeter and better," thus returning to Italy every August to enjoy them, as he always did. Phil was a quiet and gentle man who possessed many wonderful qualities. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Being with family and friends was his greatest joy and made him so happy and proud. He would entertain all with his colorful and humorous stories and passionate political views. Phil was predeceased by his parents, Emilia DiLeone and Vincent Marzulli; his brother, Frank Marzullo; and his sister, Carmela D'Amato. He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Alexandra "Alice" Usovitch Marzulli of Farmingdale; two sons: Walter E. Marzulli of Browns Mills and Vincent P. Marzulli of Farmingdale; one daughter, Sandra L. Marzulli of Freehold; his beloved grandchildren: Kyle and his wife, Kimberly Marzulli, Brian Marzulli, Alyssa Risi, and Michael Risi; his loving sister, Luigina "Gina" Bitonti and her husband, Joe of Huntington, NY; his brother-in-law, Raffaele "Ralph" D'Amato of Tustin, CA; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Mass at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 17, 2010 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 31 Asbury Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Phil may be made to the church, and would be appreciated. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, please visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.