Joseph V. “Deo” Doffont, 65 of North Arlington passed away on December 18, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Deo at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr. Kearny on Sunday December 22 from 1-5 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Queen of Peace Church in North Arlington on Monday at 9:45 AM. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Born in Kearny Deo lived in North Arlington for over 50 years. He was a truck driver for many years, most recently with Goodman Sales. A huge fan of NASCAR and the New York Yankees, Joey enjoyed watching Survivor. A selfless man, he was loved by all. He most cherished time spent at the lake in the Poconos, surrounded by good friends and family.
Joseph was the beloved husband of Colleen (nee Kelly) Doffont; loving father of Samantha Vargas and her husband Luis, Kaitlin Corcoran and her husband Ryan and Nicole Gingerelli and her husband Tommy. He was the treasured Pop Pop of Alexis, Christopher, Caleb, Elena, Mackenzie and Lily; and the dear brother of Denise Deliman and her husband Alan, Laurie Hayes and her husband George, David Doffant and the late Judy Kaduscwicz. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
