Joseph Aloysius Staatsburg

  Joseph Aloysius Staatsburg of Maplewood NJ passed away peacefully at home on the morning of June 1, 2016.

   Born in Newark NJ on September 13, 1925, he was the son of the late Edward and Pauline Imfeld Staatsberger. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his beloved two brothers, Edward and Harold John and his sister Pauline Barth.

   Mr. Staatsburg graduated from Columbia High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1943 at the age of seventeen. Mr. Staatsburg was wounded twice while serving in the Marshall and Solomon Islands, Guam, and Okinawa; and was a proud PFC in G-Company, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Marines.

   Mr. Staatsburg was employed for many years by the Lockheed-Martin Company.

   Mr. Staatsburg will be laid to eternal rest at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ. On Tuesday, June 14 th at 12:30 PM

   Joseph was a loving man and he was much loved; he will be missed and remembered by his family and friends.

   Memorial contributions may be made to the Marine Corp Veterans Association, (marinevets.org)

Arrangements made by Preston Funeral Home, South Orange