Joseph Michael Clerkin Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph Michael Clerkin of Wall Township, New Jersey, born in Queens, New York, who passed away on August 1, 2023 at the age of 89. 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, Michael Clerkin and Margaret Clerkin; his wife Eileen E. Clerkin; and his siblings, Thomas Clerkin and Alice Clerkin.

He is survived by : his children, Michael Clerkin (Susan) of Naples, FL, Eileen Rutz (Thomas), James Clerkin (Debbie), Rita Clerkin, Ann Marie Fowler of Sarasota, FL, Donna Clerkin of Portsmouth, VA. and Jessica Willms (Kory); his grandchildren, Colleen Rutz, Brian Rutz (Amber), Taylor Petillo, Matthew Clerkin, Travis Petillo, Lacaubeneir Bryant, Megan Fowler, Rachel Clerkin, Joey Fowler, Shannon Clerkin and Caitlin Clerkin; and his great grandchildren, Calvin, Asa, Benjamin, David Rutz, Konnor and Jordyn Willms.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St. Rose Church, 603 7th Ave., Belmar, NJ 07719.