Obituary
Obituary of Daniel M Asselta
Daniel Asselta, age 91 of Newfield passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016
surrounded by his family. Daniel was born in Vineland to the late James and Mary Asselta.
Daniel was a long time resident of Newfield and Florida. He married the love of his life, Theresa (Delelsantro) on May 11, 1946 and raised three children, recently celebrating 70 years of marriage.
Prior to retirement Daniel was a self employed wedding photographer, a refrigeration mechanic at Sears, worked at Dr. Pepper and Tru Ade and most recently was a Prudential Insurance Salesman from 1958 to 1984. He was a former member of the Kiwanis Club of Newfield, one of the founding fathers of the Newfield Swim Club (1959). He and his good friend, Vince Iovacchini created ViDan Corp. which developed many properties and especially Quail Run Estates in Newfield Boro. He also served on Newfield Council for many years, participating in many service projects in town.
While always a hard worker, Daniel also knew how to enjoy life to the fullest, sharing with his grandchildren and great grandchildren his love of ice cream and the beach. His interests included golfing, reading, photography, sketching and spending time with his family, especially in Sea Isle City and Florida.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, brother, father, pop pop and great grandfather and uncle. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Theresa, sister, Vivian Panichello, children - Diane Boniello (Pat), James Asselta (Lynette), Mary Ann Luciano (Feek), grandchildren - Pamela Brunini (Doug), Laura Miller (Ryan), Danielle Sapienza(Bob), Kate Trebelhorn (Paul) and Maya Asselta, great-grandchildren Gianna and Julia Brunini and Ryder and Cala Miller and many nieces and nephews.
Donations in his memory can be made to Newfield Public Library, 115 Catawba Ave., Newfield, NJ 08344, Cumberland County SPCA, 1244 N. Delsea Dr., Vineland, NJ 08360 or Heartland Hospice 2111 New Road, Suite 100, Northfield, NJ 08225.
Wednesday
25
May
Interment at: Rose Hill Cemetery
1:30 pm
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Rose Hill Cemetery
Madison Ave & Helena St, P. O. BOX 569 NEWFIELD, NJ 08344
Newfield, New Jersey, United States
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Thursday
26
May
Visitation
10:00 am - 12:00 am
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Rone Funeral Service
1110 East Chestnut Avenue
Vineland, New Jersey, United States
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Thursday
26
May
Funeral Service
12:00 pm
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Rone Funeral Service
1110 East Chestnut Avenue
Vineland, New Jersey, United States
Service Time: 12:00 PM
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