Joseph J. Pinto, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Joseph has resided in Howell since 1982.

Mr. Pinto proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam.

Joseph worked for many years as a truck driver for the NY Post. He was a proud member of the NMDU. He was also a member of the Howell Elks Lodge 2515.

Surviving are his beloved wife Sally of 47 years; his son, Stephen Pinto; his daughter, Denise Eadiciccio and her husband James; his sister Maria Marinak; his five grandchildren, Dylan, Jamee, Joey, Brittany and Brian.

Viewing will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at O’Brien Funeral Home, 505 Burnt Tavern Rd., Brick. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, November 17th at 10:30 a.m. at St. William the Abbot, Howell. Cremation is private.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Joseph’s name to The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (www.jdrf.org).