Obituary of Joseph A. Palumbo

Joseph A. Palumbo of Hopatcong, NJ passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Morristown Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was 53 years old. Joseph was born on May 17, 1968 in Dover, NJ to John and the late Frances (Messina) Palumbo. Joseph was a lifelong resident of Hopatcong. He was an adjunct professor and a substitute teacher employed by several area colleges and school systems. Joseph enjoyed dining out, trips to New York City & Central Park and playing the lottery but most importantly, he loved spending time with his cherished family and friends. Joseph is survived by his father, John Palumbo, his devoted sisters, Nancy LaVaglio (Jamie), Angela Palumbo (Stephen), Maria Vegso (William), Connie Palumbo and Joann Palumbo. Additional survivors include his cherished nieces and nephews; Jason, Stephanie, Steven (Katie), Michael (Misbah), Adrianna and Eliza, his great-niece, Angelina, his great-nephew, Daniel and many cousins and dear friends. Joseph was pre-deceased by his mother, Frances Palumbo in 2004. Joseph's Life Celebration will include a visitation on Wednesday, July 7th from 3:00 to 7:00 pm with a Catholic Prayer Service offered at 6:30 pm at Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home, 150 Landing Road, Landing, NJ 07850. All funeral arrangements are under the direction of and entrusted to the Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home.