Vito Buzzetta, 77, passed away at Imperial Health Care in Neptune on June 13, 2018. He was born in Carini, Italy to the late Andrew and Rosa (Alaima) Buzzetta and he had lived in Oceanport for 11 years. He worked for NY City Housing before retiring. Upon retiring, his passion for gardening grew and he was very proud of his vegetables and sharing them with neighbors and friends. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Vito is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Lucrezia “Lena” (Giammanco) Buzzetta and his three children: Andrew, Rosalisa and Caroline as well as his brother, Andrew; his grandchildren Marianna, Carmelo, Angelica, Isabella, Juliana, Maya, Nina, and Lea and 2 great grandchildren Emilia and Carmelo.
Visitation will take place at the John E. Day Funeral Home 85 Riverside Avenue Red Bank, NJ 07701 on Sunday June 17, 2018 from 5 – 9 p.m A Mass of Christian burial will take place at St. Anthony of Padua RC Church in Red Bank on Monday June 18, 2018 at 10 a.m. with entombment to follow at Woodbine mausoleum in Oceanport.
In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent in Vito's name to St. Crispin House and St. Anthony of Padua Church, Attn: Food Pantry, 121 Bridge Ave, Red Bank, NJ 07701 or St. Anthony of Padua Church, Attn: St. Crispin House, 121 Bridge Ave, Red Bank NJ 07701.
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