Joseph Telemaco Mari, 78, of Hamilton, NJ, passed away on Saturday, August 30th, 2025 at Serenity Care in Hamilton, NJ.

Joe was born in Chicago IL to the late Basil and Mary Mari on August 15, 1947. He attended Steinert High School and graduated in 1966. After graduation he enlisted with the United States Army and served in Vietnam. He worked as a UAW representative for work place ergonomics for General Motors until retirement. He was a fan of the Indianapolis Colts and New York Yankees. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, dancing, and listening to Doo Wop music.

Joe is survived by his wife Jane Lucidi Mari, Hamilton, NJ., son and daughter-in-law David and Alina Mari, his grandchildren Myla Mari and Anthony Mari, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Joe will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and p-pop with many memories to cherish forever.

Funeral service will be on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 11 AM at Kingston & Kemp Funeral Home, 260 White Horse Ave., Hamilton, NJ.

Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, 400 Woolsey St., Hamilton, NJ.

Relatives and friends may visit on Saturday from 9 to 11 AM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Joe’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org) or Animal Alliance Rescue of NJ (animalalliancenj.org).