Obituary of John M. Poeta, Sr.

John Mario Poeta Sr., 74 of Pennsville, NJ, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born to the late Rocco Poeta and Cornelia Renzulli, July 1, 1943 in Salem, NJ. He was a 1961 graduate of Pennsville high school. John held many titles throughout his career, but was most proud of his successful business with his brother Bob at Poeta Bros Speed shop. John was an honorary retiree from Millwright Local 219. After retirement he continued to work as a consultant in the Power Generation industry and then went into teaching others his trade. John enjoyed anything and everything fast, in his younger years he was a well-respected drag racer and later in life found a new love of boating, but most importantly he enjoyed quality time with family, whether it was out on the water in his boat, sitting in his man cave garage with friends or dinner around the table with lots of jokes and laughs. John lit up every room he walked into and had an amazing way of making everyone laugh. He was loved by so many and will be missed dearly by all. John is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Carolyn Poeta, their 3 children, John Jr (Beth), Bobby and Veronica, 4 granddaughters Carli, Callie, Regan and Addison. Brothers Rockey Poeta (Miriam), Raymond Poeta (Linda), and sister Marie Ferrell, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by: brother Cipriano "Chippy" Poeta (Florence), sisters Anna Miller and Angie Wildermouth and brother Robert Poeta. Funeral services will be held Wed October 25 at Christian Life Center where family and friends can visit from 10-11, services will be held from 11-12. Burial will follow at 1 at Finn's Point National Cemetery in Pennsville. "THIS LIGHT WILL SHINE ON, FAMILY STRONG…SPEED & MACHINE…FOREVER ON" www.laughreyfuneralhome.com