Obituary of Joseph Alvino

Joseph Alvino, 86, of Freehold passed away at CentraState Medical Center on Friday, March 21, 2014. Joseph was born in Brooklyn and was a lifelong resident until moving to the Villages, Freehold in 1996. As a U.S. Navy Veteran, Joseph served during World War II in the Pacific Theatre and in the Korean War. He retired from the Building Services Local 32B after 15 years as a doorman at the Excelsior, NYC. Joseph was an active member of the Villages Community and was a diehard Yankees fan. He was an amazing cook but most of all he was a dotting husband, loving father, and adoring Poppa. Joseph was predeceased by his son, Scott; a sister, Eleanor Danulat; and three brothers, Christopher Alvino, Armand Alvino, and James Pazienza. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Alvino; a son, Richard Alvino and his wife, Jody of Holmdel; three grandchildren, Jessica, Scott, and Erik; a sister, Carmel Kirkpatrick of Long Island; many nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. A visitation will be held at the Clatyon & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road (Route 524), Freehold Township on Monday, March 24, 2014 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his 10:00 AM Funeral Service at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 with the Rev. James Devlin officiating. Interment to follow in Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, NY. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.