Samuel J. Morreale, Sr., 99, a lifelong resident of Hackettstown, NJ, died at his residence on Friday, February 20, 2015. Born October 30, 1915 in Hackettstown, he was the son of the late Salvatore & Marianne Shiffano Morreale.
Prior to his retirement, “Sam” owned and operated Hackettstown Automotive Co. and the Arrowhead Improvement Company, he later pursued a career in real estate and maintained his license well into his 90's. Sam proudly served our country in the United States Army obtaining the rank of Technical Sgt in the Sixth Armor Division, Tank and Vehicle Sector from 1942 to 1946. Mr. Morreale learned his automotive skills in the armed services, and upon his Honorable Discharge, Sam honed his skills at the General Motors Institute, Flint, Michigan.
A civically minded man, Sam was active in many organizations; Kiwanis International since 1941 having served as past president two times and was the current Archivist of the Hackettstown Club. Unico International, recipient of the Warren County Distinguished Veteran Award for his participation in WWII and was selected to be a member of the Hackettstown Community Hall of Fame.
Lastly, Sam was an amateur private pilot and continued to be an automobile enthusiast that was always willing to lend a helping hand with fixing virtually any type of combustion engine or mechanism.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Josephine Rocco Morreale at home; One son, Samuel J. Morreale, Jr. of Kinnelon, NJ; Three beloved Grandsons, Samuel J. Morreale, III, Peter J. Morreale and Matthew C. Morreale as well as three nieces. He was predeceased by two sisters; Ann Whitehead & Grace Mohr.
Visitation will be Monday, 2-23-15 at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ., 07840 from 2-4 & 6-8pm. A 10:30am Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, 2-24-15 at St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption, 305 High St., Hackettstown, NJ. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent directly to the church. Interment will be at the Union Cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com.
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