Joseph Harold Steitz

December 22, 2021

Joseph Harold Steitz, age 78, of Forked River, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22 at Community Medical Center, Toms River. Born in Jersey City, he lived in Verona NJ for 25 years prior to moving to Forked River 22 years ago. He was employed as a Heat and Frost Insulator for Union Local 32, Newark for many years until retiring. Joseph was an avid fisherman and traveler, he particularly enjoyed spending time on the water and traveling around the country with his RV. He was predeceased by his wife, Rosemary Steitz, in 2014; his parents, Edward, and Anna Steitz his brother Robert and his brother-in-law, John “Chip” Ward. Joseph is survived by his son David Steitz, son Joseph Steitz and his wife Patricia, and his 3 grandchildren, Danielle, Ryan and Matthew; his brother, Edward Steitz; his sister, Marianne Ward and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Grace and Bill Benke. He will be deeply missed.