JOSEPH P. CONTE JR.

MEMORIAL DONATIONS MAY BE MADE IN JOSEPH'S NAME TO: MONTVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER 7 CHURCH LANE MONTVILLE, NJ 07045 www.montvillenj.org/directory.aspx?did=13 FINAL DISPOSITION WILL BE PRIVATE A MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE FUTURE ON A DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED Joseph Paul Conte, Jr., 91 years, of West Milford, NJ, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. He was born on October 17, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Josephine (nee Wannup) and the late Joseph Paul Conte, Sr. Joe proudly served in the US Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean War; he also served in the Reserves until 1960. He married Elaine Daddetta in 1959 and resided in North Bergen, NJ where they started their family. In 1971 the family moved to Lake Valhalla and in 2020 they moved to West Milford, NJ until his passing. For more than 50 years, Joe was the owner and operator of K&C Brake Service in North Bergen, NJ., a family business started by his father in 1931. Joe was a great friend to many; he was always there for those who needed him and became a mentor to so many along the way. He was truly a man many looked up to. He will best be remembered for his love of nature; feeding wildlife and an avid reader. He was a proud member of Lake Valhalla, where they resided for nearly 50 years before moving to West Milford in 2020. It was in Lake Valhalla that he enjoyed playing softball and spending many hours with family, friends, and his best friend Elaine / Charlie. Joe is survived by his beloved wife Elaine; his loving children: Lisa Conte Schaublin and her husband David, Steven Conte, and Joseph Conte III and his wife Cydi Crans; his cherished grandchildren: Sandra Lee Schaublin Meacham and her husband Scotty, Scott Schaublin, and Carly Schaublin Reggiani and her husband Matthew; adored his great grandchildren: Kali Schaublin; Brynn and Ian Meacham; and Vienna Laine Reggiani; his nephew Jeffrey Diner; and his dear niece Leslie Diner. A memorial service will take place in the future on a date to be announced. Memorial donations may be made in Joseph’s name to Montville Animal Shelter, 7 Church Lane, Montville, NJ 07045; www.montvillenj.org/directory.aspx?did=13 On line condolences: www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com.

JOSEPH P. CONTE JR.

October 17, 1933 - May 23, 2025