Joseph J. Ersalesi, 66, passed away on February 19, 2019. Born in Phillipsburg, he was a lifelong resident of Clifton. Joseph was a self-employed master plumber for 30 years before retiring in 2018.

Beloved husband of Mary (Latham) for 35 years. Devoted father of Danielle Brown and her husband Philip of West Townshend, VT, and Jamie Gaccione and her husband Gary of Woodland Park. Cherished grandfather of Ella Brown. Loving brother of Anthony Ersalesi and his wife Joan of Clifton, and the late Henry "Buddy" Ersalesi. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Funeral home service Thursday 6:30 PM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Cremation private. Visiting Thursday 3:00 - 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Betty and Buddy Ersalesi Scholarship fund, www.BettyandBuddy.org in memory of Joseph would be greatly appreciated.