John Joseph Della Fave Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-10-30T13:00:00
End: 2025-10-30T14:45:00
Location: Church of Saint Mary

We are sad to announce that on October 27, 2025, at the age of 81, John Joseph Della Fave of Hoboken, New Jersey passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Della Fave and Elba; and his brothers, Jack, Michael, Bobby and Salvatore.

He is survived by: his wife Gail; his grandchildren, Dean, John Rocco and Gail; and his in-laws, Isabelle, Sandy, Sharon, Jerry, Dan and Jim.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Exchange Club of Ocean City, P.O. Box 657, Ocean City, NJ, 08226; the Rutherford Little League, P.O. Box 427, Rutherford, NJ 07070; or the Hoboken NJ, PBA #2, 275 Mortimer Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Calhoun Mania Funeral Home

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October 29, 2025

Libera Milito wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Gail and Children, Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences in the loss of your beloved husband and father. Johnny was truly an all-around great guy. Our parents were very fond of you both. We all have good memories of times spent down in Ocean City. We hope you and your children will take comfort in the love and memories you share. "Life is Changed, Not Ended." With Peace and Love, The Palmisano Family”

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Oct 30

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Church of Saint Mary
91 Home Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070

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Church of Saint Mary
91 Home Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070

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