Joseph R. Cosentino

Joseph R. Cosentino, 70, of Rockaway, N.J., retired Orange Police Officer passed away on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021.

Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Paul Ippolito-Dancy Memorial, 9 Smull Ave., Caldwell, N.J. A funeral service will be on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home.

Born in Glen Ridge, N.J., Mr. Cosentino was raised and lived in Orange for many years before moving to Rockaway 38 years ago.

He served as a Police Officer with the City of Orange Police Department for over 15 years before retiring as a detective in 1994.

A food enthusiast, one of his greatest hobbies was cooking for his family and friends. He adored his grandchildren and remained close with many of his co-workers over the years.

He enjoyed going to the Atlantic City and Las Vegas Casinos and vacationing at the beach.

He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Pignatello) Cosentino.

Mr. Cosentino was the beloved husband of 42 years to Rose (nee Leone) Cosentino; loving father of Joseph Cosentino Jr., Gina Young, and Curtis Cosentino; dear brother of Benjamin Cosentino and his wife, Debbie, Robert Cosentino and his wife, Marilene, and Joanne Kureshepi and her husband, Meso, and his cherished grandchildren, Isabella, Anneliese, Michael, Jason and JJ.

In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or at https://www.stjude.org would be appreciated.