Joseph Botte (81) passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2024, with his family lovingly by his side.
Born on February 2, 1943 to Lillian and Dominick Botte and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Devoted husband to Shirley "Hon," the love of his life for over 55 years. Beloved father of Janine "Babes" DiBenedetto (Mark) and Jennifer "JJ" Schwartz (Mike). Loving grandpa of Alexis "Alex" Browne (Matt), Dylan Acri, Joey "Angel" Schwartz, Luke Schwartz, Taylor "Funny Face" Adcock and Quinn "Mac" Schwartz. Adored great grandpa of Chase, Conor and Jameson Browne.
Cherished brother of Joyce Magpiong (Homer), Gerald Botte (Rikki) and his sister-in-law, Carol Botte. He is predeceased by his sister, Anna Theiss and his identical twin brother, Dominick Botte Jr. Loving brother-in-law of Richard, Susan, Joe, Billy, Peggy and John Macauley. Joe deeply loved his many nieces and nephews, friends, family and neighbors.
He will be remembered for his enormous heart, infectious smile and wonderful sense of humor. He was hardworking, loyal and always making us laugh with his witty comments. He had a fierce love for his family and created a home full of unconditional love and support.
Residents of Bellmawr, NJ since 1971, Joe and Shirley owned & operated Botte Insurance Agency for 30 years. Joe retired from Prudential Insurance Company. He was the President of the UFCW Local 1360 Insurance Union & IWIU and the Insurance Brokers Association of NJ and a chairman of the Bellmawr Zoning Board.
With a strong passion for music, Joe played the clarinet and saxophone, studying music theory in NYC under Joe Allard. He was a member of the Broomall String Band and the Bonsal Blues Band since 1979. He proudly served in the US Air Force.
There will be a visitation this Friday morning, April 12th, from 9am-11am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial service 11am at the funeral home. Interment private at the request of family.
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Joe and I met when he started dating Shirley, who he met on a cruise , I married Shirley's best friend Clara and the four of us would get together on a regular basis . My son Jason was being born at the same time Joe and Shirly were birthing their daughter . Joe and I celebrated by enjoying a drink at a local establishment with the news of the births . rest in peace my friend and my deepest condolences to the family . Rich Tondo
Jennifer and family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences.
-Bill Strupczewski and family
I will never forget all the Friday nights Doris Anne and I came over before we went out love you Joe give Doris a kiss for me
The first time I met Joe and Shirley I was 16 and going to the prom with Rick. He said I want to take you to my sisters house. We walked in I was so nervous, I wasn’t in the for 2 minutes Shirley was hugging me Joe was saying make yourself at home and Janine was dancing!! That was the beginning of a 52 year relationship . There wasn’t a time in our lives that Joe and Shirley weren’t there for us. From our 1st date , having Danielle and Ricky, and everything in between. We always sat ate drank laughed and at the end of the night said I love you. So many memories! Thank you Joe and Shirley for loving Rick, me, Danielle, Ricky and our grandsons. Our hearts are broken ,we lost our Joe but he will always be in our heart forever. 🙏🏻❤️
Uncle Joe would always want to hear everything that was going on in our lives. When we would stop he would smile real big after a good hug and say “what’s new” if I said nothing he would say”nothing” and his smile would get bigger. He would then bring up something we talked about the last visit(sometimes the visit span was long but he never forgot) I loved those talks and listening his advice. My boys loved all the stories too.We would leave and they would say he’s pretty cool. Those visits will live on with me forever. Uncle Joe you will forever be the tear in my eye when I hear a saxophone 🎷
Uncle Joey, what can I say other than I must be the luckiest person in the universe to not only have the father I had but to have a "Daddy 2" like you. The times we shared and the memories that i have are branded on my heart and will never fade. Aunt Shirley, the most amazing woman I know, my beautiful cousins Janine and Jennifer, who are more like my sisters, you were all my Uncle's Whole World. Lex, you were the icing on the cake and to all my cousins you are his legacy. God is good for the gifts He gave us. We are a very lucky family. Rest In Peace my Uncle, until we meet again.
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