Joseph F

Olivelli Sr.

Joseph F. Olivelli , Sr., born on February 15, 1950, respecting his wishes, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at the age of 69.  He was born in Fairview and resided in Little Ferry.  At his side was his beloved wife, Rosemarie Olivelli ( of 44 years), daughter, Monique ( Olivelli ) Zapantiotis , and son-in-law Stamatis Zapantiotis .

Devoted and beloved father to Monique ( Olivelli ) Zapantiotis and Joseph Olivelli , Jr.

Adored Grandfather to Sophie Zapantiotis , Mia Olivelli , Ashley Olivelli and Alexa Olivelli . Joseph now joins his parents, Frank and Phyllis Olivelli , sister Barbara Vecchione and other family members.

Joseph's first love was baseball; he was the Captain and best slugger of Fairview's Babe Ruth 1965 State Championship Baseball Team. He was an Armor Crewmen and Drill Sergeant E-6, with the United States Army from January 1971 till November 1976 in the Armor Division. He served for the Fairview Police Department as a Special Reserve Officer in 1975. He was the owner and operator of Olivelli's Sporting Goods Store in Fairview. Joseph owned and operated Mr. Fix-it Construction Company started in 1985. He volunteered as an EMT with the Fairview Ambulance Department 1986-1996. Joseph was a drummer in the band "Friends". He was the Chairman of the Little Ferry Planning/Zoning Board from 1990-Present. He was a Rough Rider- member of the Fairview American Legion Post 365. He graduated from Cliffside Park High School in 1967 and furthered his education at Jersey City State College with his Educators Degree. He was a teacher with Fairview & Ridgefield Park Public School systems from 1974- 2011.

Joseph was known for his caring, loving, and generous heart. He always went out of his way for everyone. He was hard-working, devoted, honorable, smart, funny, wise, extremely talented, and handy.

We will all miss him terribly, remember him fondly and honor him always.

Strong and brave till the end.

Our real life superman, hero, and true legend.