Joseph E. Horton Sr, 72 of Emerson, formerly of Oradell passed away on December 12, 2013.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife Idalmi of 45 years. Devoted father to Heather Horton, Tara Christian and her husband Bill, Juliane Horton, Joseph E. Horton Jr. and his wife Jennifer. Cherished Pop-Pop to Alexis, Louis, Deanna, Alana and Grant. Dear Brother to Patricia Carson, Cathy Prylucki , Harry G. Horton and the late Michael Horton.
Joe was a Chief Engineer for the NYC Board of Education until retiring in 2003. He also served our country and is a Navy veteran.
His most cherished moments were time spent with family and friends sharing good food, good wine, and lots of laughs. Some of his favorite memories were times spent at Rockaway Beach, NY, Lake George, NY and Wildwood, NJ.
Joe really enjoyed music and playing his acoustic Martin guitar. In the sixties, he played in numerous bands. He also loved researching our ancestry leading us to The Horton Point Lighthouse in Southold, NY.
We’ll miss receiving his weather and traffic alerts, colorful storytelling but most of all his loving and compassionate nature. We love you always and forever.
The family will receive visitors at William G. Basralian Funeral Service, 559 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell on Sunday, December 15 from 2:00-6:00 PM. His funeral will be Monday, December 16 at 10:30 AM from the William G. Basralian Funeral Service thence to St. Joseph’s RC Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM. He will rest in peace at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.