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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>From the Desk of Joe Ruffalo, President, National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Submitted by Ellen Sullivan, Affiliate Secretary<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Fellow Federationists’,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of our dear friend Jerry Fontenelli. Jerry passed away suddenly on Monday, December 9, 2019 at his home in Toms River, NJ.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At 89 years Jerry was an active member in the NFBNJ (a member of the At Large Chapter; Senior, Sports and Recreation and Technology Divisions) and known for his warmth, wonderful sense of humor and his generosity. Oh yes—his singing. He often reached out to his NFBNJ friends and would leave a song on their phone with perfect pitch and great enthusiasm. Jerry will be missed by all of us. His family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the NFBNJ in Jerry’s memory. As noted below, checks in Jerry’s memory may be made out to NFBNJ and mailed to:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Joe Ruffalo, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk4774843">254 Spruce Street<o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk4774843'>Bloomfield, NJ 07003</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The following is a copy of his obituary with details of his wake and funeral service:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Warmly, Joe<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Obituary: <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jerry P. Fontenelli, 89, of Toms River, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 9, 2019.<br><br>Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Visitation at the Walter Johnson Funeral Home on Friday, December 13 from 4 - 8 pm. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 10:00 am at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. To offer condolences please visit <a href="http://www.walterjohnsonfh.com/" target="_blank">www.walterjohnsonfh.com</a><br><br>Mr. Fontenelli was born in Garwood to Jerry and Elsie (Betz) Fontenelli. He proudly served his country in the Navy during the Korean War. He lived in Clark, then Hillsborough, prior to moving to Toms River 5 years ago.<br><br>Mr. Fontenelli was the Co-Owner of Design & Molding Services Inc. of Piscataway for many years, retiring several years ago. He was a Volunteer for the New Jersey Federation of the Blind.<br><br>Mr. Fontenelli was predeceased by his beloved wife Marjorie (Ferko) Fontenelli and his son Jay Fontenelli. He is survived by his devoted children, Dawn Fontenelli, Brett Fontenelli and daughter-in-law Debra Fontenelli and his cherished grandchildren, Christopher, Ryan and Brett.<br><br>In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to the National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey, 254 Spruce Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>