Mr. Joseph Rutigliano of Atlantic City, NJ, formerly of the 15 & Morris area of South Philadelphia, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018. He was 83 years of age.
A true gentleman who was always the life of the party; Joe was fiercely devoted to his family. At age 15, Joe fell in love with and later married his high school sweetheart; they were inseparable ever since. He traveled extensively throughout the country with his family in their motorhome. Joe was the owner of The Dunes Hotel, Atlantic City and then ran his own Jitney service there since 1973. He will be remembered for his humble sense of gratitude and commitment to those he loved.
He is the beloved husband of 63 years to Gilda (nee Ranoia); devoted father of Lisa Schaffer (Henry), Carolina Ehrenreich (Joe) and Urbano Rutigliano (Susan); loving grandfather of Alexis, Tiffany (Omar), Joseph and Karlie; special great-grandfather of Gabriel; faithful companion of Mojito and Sobe.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing 9 AM and Funeral Mass 10 AM Tuesday in Saint Patrick’s Church, 242 S 20th St, (@ Locust St.) 19103. Entombment Calvary Cemetery Chapel Mausoleum, Cherry Hill, NJ.
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