Joseph Botte

Joseph Botte (81) passed away peacefully on April 6th, 2024, with his family lovingly by his side. Born on February 2, 1943 to Lillian and Dominick Botte and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Devoted husband to Shirley "Hon," the love of his life for over 55 years. Beloved father of Janine "Babes" DiBenedetto (Mark) and Jennifer "JJ" Schwartz (Mike). Loving grandpa of Alexis "Alex" Browne (Matt), Dylan Acri, Joey "Angel" Schwartz, Luke Schwartz, Taylor "Funny Face" Adcock and Quinn "Mac" Schwartz. Adored great grandpa of Chase, Conor and Jameson Browne. Cherished brother of Joyce Magpiong (Homer), Gerald Botte (Rikki) and his sister-in-law, Carol Botte. He is predeceased by his sister, Anna Theiss and his identical twin brother, Dominick Botte Jr. Loving brother-in-law of Richard, Susan, Joe, Billy, Peggy and John Macauley. Joe deeply loved his many nieces and nephews, friends, family and neighbors. He will be remembered for his enormous heart, infectious smile and wonderful sense of humor. He was hardworking, loyal and always making us laugh with his witty comments. He had a fierce love for his family and created a home full of unconditional love and support. Residents of B...[more]

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mawr, NJ since 1971, Joe and Shirley owned & operated Botte Insurance Agency for 30 years. Joe retired from Prudential Insurance Company. He was the President of the UFCW Local 1360 Insurance Union & IWIU and the Insurance Brokers Association of NJ and a chairman of the Bellmawr Zoning Board. With a strong passion for music, Joe played the clarinet and saxophone, studying music theory in NYC under Joe Allard. He was a member of the Broomall String Band and the Bonsal Blues Band since 1979. He proudly served in the US Air Force. There will be a visitation this Friday morning, April 12th, from 9am-11am at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial service 11am at the funeral home. Interment private at the request of family.