Obituary of Joseph Louis Tudda

Joseph L. Tudda, age 81, of West Paterson, passed away November 30, 2008. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 238 and the Elks, Totowa. He was also a member of the West Paterson Democratic Organization. He was a former parishioner of St. Bonaventure Church, Paterson. Devoted husband to Jennie Tudda (nee Esposito). Beloved father to Mary Tudda, Anthony Tudda and his wife Jeanine, and James Tudda and his girlfriend Barbara Quinlan. Treasured grandfather to Jennifer, Christine, Joseph, Christopher, and Anthony James Tudda. He is also survived by brother Anthony and his wife Carmela and sister in law Marlise. Predeceased by his brother John. Visiting will be Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Santangelo Funeral Home, 635 McBride Avenue, West Paterson, NJ 07424. Guests are invited to the funeral home at 8:00 am Wednesday for a funeral mass which will be held at9:00 am at St. Bonaventure Church, 174 Ramsey Street, Paterson.Cremation will be private by the request of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to: American Parkinson Disease Association 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305 Website: www.apdaparkinson.org Phone: 800-223-2732