Obituary of Joseph T Letizia

Joseph Letizia, 91, passed away on April 13, 2019 at the New Jersey Fireman's Home in Boonton, Nj. Joe was born in Lenola, NJ to the late Carmelo and Anna (Panarello) Letizia on October 5, 1927. He moved to Vineland in 1947 after serving in the Army as a medical technician. He worked at the Philadelphia Naval Yard and then at Airwork in Millville. Joe was a teamster truck mechanic for 33 years, working at Bozarts in Vineland, Whitmyer Bros. and J. Fleather Creamer in Folsom. Volunteering with the South Vinealnd Fire Company #2 for 49 years abd as chief for 12 of those years. He was a member of the the Cumberland City Fire Police, NJ State Fire Police and Cumberland City Chief Association and State Exempt Association. In retirement he restored the Buffalo firetruck. In 2017 the Fire Company dedicated their new firetruck in his name. He enjoyed many hours out on the Delaware Bay fishing.