Obituary of Joseph Mathew Di Mento

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Mathew Di Mento on October 19, 2021. Joe was born in 1946 in Scala di Torregrotta, Messina, Sicily to the late Michele Di Mento and Rosa Torre. Joe met Josephine while in the service, and they were married in 1973 and moved to Italy for a short time. He emigrated to Vineland in October of 1976 in search of a better life for his family, and worked for Maul Brothers as a machinist before opening his own company, JD Machine Parts, to which he dedicated his life's work and passion. Joe was very active in his church, St. Padre Pio Parish, and with several Italian American organizations, volunteering his time and resources to honor his Italian heritage and to help others. Joe was a family man above all else, and loved his wife, children, and grandchildren deeply. Joe loved cooking, entertaining, and singing karaoke with his children, grandchildren and friends. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Josephine (Caruso) Di Mento; daughters Christina (K. Dan Ferus), and Sarina (Richard Patterson); grandchildren Juliana and Daniel Ferus; brother-in-law Nick Caruso; two older brothers Michele Di Mento and Salvatore Di Mento and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral home visitation will be held on Friday evening from 6pm to 8pm at Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ and at the CHURCH on Saturday morning from 9:15am to 10:15am followed by a funeral at 10:30 am from Christ The Good Shepherd Parish - Church Of Sacred Heart, 1010 East Landis Avenue, Vineland. Entombment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Vineland. Everyone is required to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 Donations in memory of Joseph may be made to: St. Mary School, 735 Union Road, Vineland, NJ 08360 To send online condolences please visit our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com