Memories of Mr. Joseph G. Morano

In memory of

Mr. Joseph G. Morano

Kenilworth, NJ, USA

December 21, 1934 - March 20, 2021

Dec 21, 1934 - Mar 20, 2021

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Michael Morano

My father was a faithful Christian. I think this quote fits his beliefs: “So even if tomorrow is my last day, if all those I loved are waiting for me then that tomorrow will be a good day too.”

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Debra Cowell

Michael Morano

My Mom is Irish and my Dad was Italian. Even though he wasn’t feeling well, he still remembered to put out her St. Patrick’s Day figurines before he went to the hospital.

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Bobby Benas

Kenilworth, NJ, USA

Had the pleasure of seeing Joe multiple times on a daily basis at the Kenilworth Diner. He was more than a regular at the diner, closer to diner family. Everyone knew him and everyone loved him. He was kind, loving and always had a smile on his face. One thing I always admired about Joe a was he always asked how my family and children are doing. From that I could tell he was a great husband, father and grandfather. RIP Joe. You will be missed.

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Michael Morano

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Debra Cowell

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Michael Morano

Thank you, Bobby. He loved you all! Thank you all for taking such great care of him. Thank you, Bobby. He loved you all! Thank you all for taking such great care of him. Thank you, Bobby. He loved you all! Thank you all for... Read more

Debra Cowell

Joe especially loved breakfast with ‘the guys’ at the Kenilworth Diner even as his crew got smaller. He ... Read more Joe especially loved breakfast with ‘the guys’ at the Kenilworth Diner even as his crew got smaller. He loved telling stories... Read more Joe especially loved breakfast with ‘the guys’ at the... Read more

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Deanna Russomanno

From Matthew Russomanno:
Joe was a friend of mine when we started to teach at Broadway Jr in 1956. One day Joe said “would you like to meet my sister?” I said “Sure, is she nice?” He replied, “Go see for yourself “ and the rest is history. On another occasion Joe invited me to a retreat at the Loyola House of Retreats at Morristown. Joe was my retreat brother for the 50 retreats I made thereafter and Joe made 69 plus. Joe loved those retreats with his other retreat brothers: his father, Dominick, and Uncle Jerry. Michael, Gerald, little Gerald and me. He was a marvelous brother-in-law for over 60 years. Terri and I will miss him.We know he is with our Lord in Heaven. Love you

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Michael Morano

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Deanna Russomanno

From Father Gene Marcone:
Joe Morano was certainly a good friend and will be missed by many. Joe always made a point of excelling in the education field. Another quality was his good example in keeping the Faith. On one occasion, he and his wife Agnes, joined our group trip to France. We visited the shrine of Lourdes and it was truly a moving experience. Joe manifested the joy of his being so very close to The Lord at that time. Joe was one us guys that palled around together in the Ironbound. May Joe see the face of God and rejoice. His reward should be great since his love of the Faith was of good example. May he rest in peace.
Sincere sympathy to the family and all will be remembered at Mass tomorrow morning. St. Joseph pray for us.

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Michael Morano

Donna, Dan, Benjamin and Joseph Ravelo

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Michael Morano

Thank you-Mike Morano Thank you-Mike Morano Thank you-Mike Morano

Elaine and Joe Cornacchia

Cousin Joe had a tremendous impact on me. I became a career educator because of him. He fostered my interest in teaching while I was in elementary school. Then, upon graduation from college, I started my teaching career in Newark. I will always be grateful for being given the opportunity to launch my career under his guidance and wisdom. I also followed his footsteps into education administration. Ultimately, my entire immediate family chose careers in school settings. Cousin Joe will never be forgotten.

Love you always,
Joe

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Donna, Dan, Benjamin and Joseph Ravelo

Michael Morano

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Michael Morano

Thank you, Joe. My father thought very highly of you. Thank you, Joe. My father thought very highly of you. Thank you, Joe. My father thought very highly of you.... Read more

Elaine and Joe Cornacchia

My deepest condolences to all my dear cousins.
Joe was a great man of honor, honesty, loyalty and integrity.
I was blessed to have known him. His passing was truly shocking.
There are no words to express my sadness.
I will always remember him and his kindness.
Love always, Elaine and Family.

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Michael Morano

Debra Cowell

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Michael Morano

Elaine, Thank you very much. Elaine, Thank you very much. Elaine, Thank you very much.

Michael Morano

I am my father’s only child. I tested his tolerance by pushing the envelope into places he probably would have preferred I not go. Boy Scouts, Backpacking. Archery and target shooting. Soccer and track in high school. I even bought a non-GM car. Then my own apartment. And eventually, flying all over the world for IBM.

But he NEVER refused to buy me a book. He subscribed to any newspaper or magazine that I asked for. He taught me to read the paper every day. He taught me the value of hard work, and was very proud that my first job was as a custodian and that I worked a summer on 2nd shift at GM’s Hyatt Bearings, mopping cutting fluid from the floor. I was the last person in a long line of my family to work there.

I brought him newspapers from far away places that I traveled to, sometimes leaving them on his front steps on my way home from the airport so he could wake to a surprise. He taught me the honor and critical importance of taking care of those around you. He taught me the enormous value of keeping the faith in and focus on what is important and maintaining fortitude and resilience in the face of life’s adversity.

In his last wishes, he asked me to let him go and to take care of my mother. May he rest in peace . I will take over from here.

‘As for yourself, you shall go to your fathers in peace; you shall be buried in a good old age.’
~ Genesis 15:15

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Andrea Russomanno

Elaine and Joe Cornacchia

Michael Morano

Donna, Dan, Benjamin and Joseph Ravelo

Debra Cowell

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Elaine and Joe Cornacchia

Michael and Family. We could have not said it any better. Our hearts go out to and your family. We are so... Read more Michael and Family. We could have not said it any better. Our hearts go out to and your family. We are so deeply sorry for your... Read more Michael and Family. We could have not said it any better.... Read more

Debra Cowell

Your father was very proud of you and how you chose to raise your own family. And yes, you expanded his ... Read more Your father was very proud of you and how you chose to raise your own family. And yes, you expanded his world a bit too. Your father was very proud of you and how you chose... Read more

Michael Morano

I gave my Dad his last shave on Wednesday. Hot towels, witch hazel; the full treatment. It made him much happier.

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Donna, Dan, Benjamin and Joseph Ravelo

Gerard Russomanno

Lauren Bound

Elaine and Joe Cornacchia

Debra Cowell

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Gerard Russomanno

He always loved a good shave at Angelo the Barber. He always loved a good shave at Angelo the Barber. He always loved a good shave at Angelo the Barber.

Gerard Russomanno

Trips to Little Italy for the Feast of San Gennaro

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Michael Morano

Deanna Russomanno

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Gerard Russomanno

50 years worth of memories...breakfast at the luncheonette, pie at the Kenilworth Diner, pig roast, fresh apples, green bagels, cream soda, train shows, Yankee games, making sure I studied for exams, then asking how I did. And always asking if I needed money....

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Deanna Russomanno

Michael Morano

Andrea Russomanno

Elaine and Joe Cornacchia

Elise Morano

Michael Morano

Elaine and Joe Cornacchia

Debra Cowell

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Debra Cowell

Joe and Agnes loved planning Friday trips to the beach! Joe and Agnes loved planning Friday trips to the beach! Joe and Agnes loved planning Friday trips to the beach!... Read more

Scott Coffman

Mr Morano always had a big smile and a friendly conversation for me whenever we had the occasion to see each other. After reading about his life’s work he has certainly earned his place in heaven. May he rest in peace.

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Michael Morano

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Michael Morano

Scott, Thank you. Scott, Thank you. Scott, Thank you.

Lauren Bound

Grandpa Joe, as my kids and I like to call him, was a smart, kind man who always had time to talk with you. He gave me wise, logical advice throughout my career in education. He always had a Christmas gift for my children when we celebrated Christmas Eve together each year at Deb and Mike’s home. He was very good to my sister, and loved his family tremendously. We will miss you, Grandpa Joe!❤️

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Michael Morano

Debra Cowell

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Michael Morano

Lauren, thank you. Lauren, thank you. Lauren, thank you.

Debra Cowell

Annual donations of Thanksgiving and Christmas turkeys to local charities and Sisters.

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Michael Morano

Debra Cowell

Lauren Bound

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Debra Cowell

Joe, devoted himself lovingly to both family and charity. While Joe treated me as if I was his precious daughter, the center of his world from our generation was his son and my husband Michael. Joe and Michael navigated life together, putting Agnes , Greg, Elise and me in their center ring. Our family is eternally grateful to Joe. Rest In Peace, father-in -law. I will especially miss our preparations for Christmas Eve and the way you loved your very own dish of bacalao.

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Michael Morano

Debbie, my father always said you were the perfect daughter-in-law. Debbie, my father always said you were the perfect daughter-in-law. Debbie, my father always said you were the perfect ... Read more

Debra Cowell

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Pam Wiaczek

We will always remember Christmas Eves spent with “Grandpa Joe” and “Grandma Agnes” and the Morano/Cowell families. And Grandpa Joe’s many visits to Belvidere Ave. Condolences to you all for the loss of such a wonderful man.

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Michael Morano

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Michael Morano

Thank you, Pam Thank you, Pam Thank you, Pam

Elise Morano

The yearly haul from the Newark Fish Market for Christmas Eve! Grandpa keeps up with the teenage expressions

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Michael Morano

Debra Cowell

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Donna, Dan, Benjamin and Joseph Ravelo

Elaine and Joe Cornacchia

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Debra Cowell

Grandpa Joe took Debbie to Popular Fish market, Newark, to buy the first ever Christmas Eve Octopus! Grandpa Joe took Debbie to Popular Fish market, Newark, to buy the first ever Christmas Eve Octopus! Grandpa Joe took Debbie to Popular Fish market, Newark,... Read more

Elise Morano

Michael Morano

Debra Cowell

Lauren Bound

Donna, Dan, Benjamin and Joseph Ravelo

Elaine and Joe Cornacchia

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Debra Cowell

Always together ..... Always together ..... Always together .....

Elise Morano

A favorite activity, picking fruit!

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Michael Morano

Debra Cowell

Lauren Bound

Elaine and Joe Cornacchia

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Debra Cowell

So many fruit trees visited! So many fruit trees visited! So many fruit trees visited!

Elise Morano

Pogo and Grandpa celebrate Christmas

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Michael Morano

Debra Cowell

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Donna, Dan, Benjamin and Joseph Ravelo

Elaine and Joe Cornacchia

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Michael Morano

My Dad asked me to find him a Labrador when he retired, and then another. Both were great companions to my... Read more My Dad asked me to find him a Labrador when he retired, and then another. Both were great companions to my parents. My Dad asked me to find him a Labrador when he retired,... Read more

Elise Morano

Frequent visits to the farm

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Michael Morano

Debra Cowell

Lauren Bound

Elaine and Joe Cornacchia

Elise Morano

Lauren Bound

Donna, Dan, Benjamin and Joseph Ravelo

Elaine and Joe Cornacchia

Debra Cowell

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Michael Morano

Saturday, January 4, 1958. Wedding at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Newark followed by a reception at the Military... Read more Saturday, January 4, 1958. Wedding at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Newark followed by a reception at the Military Park Hotel. Saturday, January 4, 1958. Wedding at Sacred Heart ... Read more