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Joseph Mario Cunetta 1926 - 2009

Joseph Mario Cunetta of Mahwah, Bergen County, NJ was born on August 18, 1926 at 314 Linden Blvd, in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York United States, and died at age 82 years old on May 23, 2009 in Mahwah, Bergen County, NJ. Joseph Cunetta was buried in Paramus.
Joseph Mario Cunetta
Mahwah, Bergen County, NJ 07430
August 18, 1926
314 Linden Blvd, in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, 11226, United States
May 23, 2009
Mahwah, Bergen County, New Jersey, 07430, United States
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  • Introduction

    Joseph Mario Cunetta is the son of Nicola Glione Cunetta (1896-1984) and Rosina "Rosa" Pasquarelle (1899-1987). He was born on August 18, 1926 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA and had siblings Nicolina Cunetta (1922-1994) and Antonio Luigi Salvatore Cunetta (1925-2010). On March 6, 1946, he joined the ranks of the United States Army as a Private First Class. He served honorably in the United States Army during World War Il where he was stationed in Hawaii. In 1953, he married Angelina Marie Desisto (1926–1997) in New York City. The couple had 5 children together. While raising his children, Joseph attended night school receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnical Institute. Joseph was the proud owner of ICA Controls, a consulting engineering firm based in Paramus. His professional journey included notable positions at esteemed organizations such as Bell Labs, AMF, Singer-Kearfott, and the Bendix Corporation, showcasing his versatility and adaptability in various engineering disciplines. Notably, Joseph served as the manager of the Electrical Engineering Department at Arvin Automation in Cedar Grove. Joseph Cunetta was extremely active in various organizations in Paramus, Ramsey and Mahwah and his attitude towards life was "La Dolce Vita" which means "the good life".
  • 08/18
    1926

    Birthday

    August 18, 1926
    Birthdate
    314 Linden Blvd, in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York 11226, United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Italian heritage. His mother, Rosina "Rosa" Pasquarelle, was born on April 22, 1899 in Paterno (di Lucania), Potenza, Italy and she immigrated to New York, New York in 1924. She passed away on May 12, 1987 in Cranford, Union, New Jersey, USA. His father, Nicola Glione Cunetta, was born on September 5, 1896 in Paterno, Marsico Nuova, Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. He immigrated to the states in or before 1912. He lived in Brooklyn, NY with his Aunt Palma (whom he referred to affectionately as Zia Palmuccia) and Uncle Gianuario. It is possible that he remained with them until he went back to Europe to begin his military service in WWI. He then came back to NY, NY on December 19, 1921 and he passed away on March 1, 1984 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA. Joseph's parents were married on August 15, 1920 in Italy.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Joseph Cunetta was born in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA and grew up in New York City. He lived there until moving to Paramus, NJ in the 1980's. He also lived in Mahwah, Bergen, New Jersey, USA in the 1990's and passed away in Mahwah in 2009.
  • Early Life & Education

    While raising his children, Joseph attended night school receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnical Institute.
  • Military Service

    Joseph M. Cunetta, a young man from New York, answered the call to serve his country and enlisted in the military. On March 6, 1946, he joined the ranks of the United States Army as a Private First Class. His service number, 42254706, became his unique identifier in the military records. He served honorably in the United States Army during World War Il where he was stationed in Hawaii.
  • Professional Career

    Before his retirement, Joseph M. Cunetta had a distinguished career as an engineer and entrepreneur. He was the proud owner of ICA Controls, a renowned consulting engineering firm based in Paramus. With his expertise and knowledge, he provided invaluable engineering solutions to clients, leaving a lasting impact on the industry. Joseph's professional journey included notable positions at esteemed organizations. He contributed his skills and expertise at Bell Labs, where he played a vital role in advancing technological innovation. Additionally, he made significant contributions to AMF, Singer-Kearfott, and the Bendix Corporation, showcasing his versatility and adaptability in various engineering disciplines. Notably, Joseph served as the manager of the Electrical Engineering Department at Arvin Automation in Cedar Grove. In this capacity, he demonstrated exceptional leadership and oversight, ensuring the successful execution of projects and the continued growth of the department.
  • Personal Life & Family

    Joseph was extremely active in various organizations in Paramus, Ramsey and Mahwah, too many to name. His attitude towards life was "La Dolce Vita" which means "the good life" Joseph adored his family which meant everything to him and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
  • 05/23
    2009

    Death

    May 23, 2009
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    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Mahwah, Bergen County, New Jersey 07430, United States
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    Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey 07652, United States
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Joseph Mario Cunetta Obituary
CUNETTA Joseph Mario, 82, of Mahwah passed away peacefully on May 23, 2009. Born at 314 Linden Blvd in Brooklyn, New York, he lived in Paramus before moving to Mahwah 10 years ago.

He served honorably in the United States Army during World War Il where he was stationed in Hawaii. He married and while raising his five children attended night school receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnical Institute. Prior to his retirement he was an engineer and the owner of ICA Controls in Paramus, a consulting engineering firm. Prior to that he was employed by Bell Labs, AMF, Singer- Kearfott and the Bendix Corp. He was also the manager of the Electrical Engineering Department of Arvin Automation in Cedar Grove.

Joseph was extremely active in various organizations in Paramus, Ramsey and Mahwah, too many to name His attitude towards life was "La Dolce Vita" which means "the good life" Joseph adored his family which meant everything to him and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Beloved husband of 44 years of the late Angela Cunetta (nee De Sisto) (1997). Devoted father of Rose Cunetta of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Nancy De Marino and her husband Leslie of Ramsey, Joanne Stich and her husband David of Ramsey, Nicholas Cunetta and his wife Rosemary of Ram sey and Gina Barbara and her husband Frank of Ramsey. Adorned grandfather of Alissa and her husband Richard, Michael, Jessica, Michelle, Lauren, Robert, Joseph, Dan-iel, Elizabeth, Victoria, Tho mas, Leanne and Michael and great-grandfather of Nina and Jonathan. Dear brother of Anthony Cunetta and predeceased by a sister, Lee Endler.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus with interment to follow. The family will receive friends Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Vander Plaat Memorial Home, S-113 Farview Ave.. Paramus. In lieu of flowers the lamily requests memorial donations be made in Joseph's memory to the American Heart Association, 1
Union Street. Suite Robbinsville, NJ 08691. 301, For further information www.vanderplaat.com

The Record (Hackensack, New Jersey) Sunday, May 24, 2009
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