Joseph Rubinetti

~In Loving Memory of Joseph Rubinetti~

Joseph passed away after 82 years of a life filled with hard work, love, family, friendship, and service to others.

Joseph’s story was truly an American dream. At just 16 years old, he left Italy and came to America, where he would go on to build a beautiful life from the ground up. Through determination and an incredible work ethic, he became a plumber and dedicated his life to his trade. But his work was about so much more than a career. Along the way, Joseph formed lifelong friendships and became the person so many people knew they could call whenever they needed a helping hand.

Joseph was a proud father to his four sons, John, Joey, Vinnie, and Frankie. He worked hard to provide for his family and instilled that same strong work ethic, loyalty, and dedication in his sons. Watching them grow and create families of their own was one of the greatest joys of his life.

Family was at the center of Joseph’s life. He shared a special bond with his brothers Frank and Gerry, and his sister, Theresa, and carried the importance of family with him throughout his entire life.

Joseph was a husband, father, brother, uncle, godfather, and friend. To those who loved him, he was so much more than any one title could ever describe. He was a mentor, a provider, a problem-solver, and a constant source of strength. He showed his love not only through words, but through his actions. If someone needed him, Joseph was there—no matter the time or circumstance.

Of all the roles Joseph held throughout his life, one of his greatest was being a grandfather, lovingly known as Pop Pop. His five grandchildren—Aerielle, Vincent, Nicholas, Gia and Dominic—were among the greatest joys of his life. Nothing brought him more happiness than being with them, watching them grow, and seeing them smile. The love and memories they shared with their Pop Pop will remain with them forever.

Joseph spent 82 years building something far greater than a career. He built a family. He built friendships that lasted a lifetime. He helped people without expecting anything in return, and he left an impression on countless lives simply by being the kind of man who was always there when someone needed him.

Joseph will be deeply missed as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, godfather, and friend. His work ethic, generosity, loyalty, and love for his family will live on through everyone fortunate enough to have known him.

Father of John J. Rubinetti, his wife Irene, Vinnie P. Rubinetti, his wife Lindsey, and Frank C. Rubinetti. Husband of Marguerite Rubinetti. Grandfather of Aerielle and Gia, Vincent, Nicholas and Dominic. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Joseph was pre-deceased by his son Joey, his parents Pietro and Marguerite, and his siblings Frank, Gerry and Theresa. 

Visitation at the Leonardis Memorial Home, 210 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park on Sunday, September 27th from 1-4pm. Funeral on Monday, September 28th, assembling at the funeral home at 10am, followed by the committal prayer service and interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover at 11am.