Joseph A. Beetar
Died: Jan 17, 2017
He served in the proudly in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was formerly employed by AT&T, Bedminster, NJ as a Technical Writer. Joe was passionate about preserving wildlife, he helped protect the sea turtles in North Carolina, tracked and tagged bobcats, owls and orphaned black bear cubs.
He is survived by his beloved wife: Susan (Halliwell) Beetar, 2 loving daughters, Jennifer Beetar – Speth and husband Paul, Andrea Beetar and husband Edward Blomquist; 3 brothers, John Beetar, Richard Beetar, Robert Beetar and wife Magaly a sister , Eileen Beetar, 4 grandchildren, Gus Blomquist, Matelyne Blomquist, John Speth, Addison Speth, many nieces, nephews and close friends.
A mass of Christian burial will be held 10:30 am on Monday, January 23 at St. Mary's Church of the Assumption, 305 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J. with Father Krystian Burdzy officiating. Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, NY.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 22 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
For those desiring donation may be made to the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation, 302 Tortuga Lane, Surf City, NC 28445 in memory of Joe.
Condolences:
Dennis Kohrherr aka little Dennis
#18
January 23rd, 2017 12:39 pm
I would like to give my condolences for your loss of an amazing man. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Henrietta (O'Britis), Adochio
#17
January 22nd, 2017 4:23 pm
Dear Sue and Family... My heart goes out to all of you for the loss of Joe. It's been a long time since I have seen any of you, but I remember as though it was yesterday.
Good people, good times, and great memories! Love to all and prayers for Joe's journey upward.
P.S. After reading the obit, I found out Joe's birthday is the day after mine, and that his love of turtles and other animals is that same for me.
Henrietta (O'Britis), Adochio
#16
January 22nd, 2017 4:20 pm
Dear Sue and Family... My heart goes out to all of you for the loss of Joe. It's been a long time since I have seen any of you, but I remember as though it was yesterday.
Good people, good times, and great memories! Love to all and prayers for Joe's journey upward.
P.S. After reading the obit, I found out Joe's birthday is the day after mine, and that his love of turtles and other animals is that same for me.
STu,Flo, and family
#15
January 22nd, 2017 12:27 pm
You left us with fond memory's , a friend forever and you will be so missed!
Our prayers are with you Sue and family!
Donna Free
#14
January 21st, 2017 2:28 pm
I met Joe when he became engaged to my best friend Sue. Thank you for making me part of your family, Christmases, Thanksgivings, and vacations at the beach house in North Carolina. RIP Joey. Love always Donna.
Ron Lockwood
#13
January 21st, 2017 1:52 pm
Sue and family.
Am so sorry to hear that Joe passed away.
We always had good times with you guys. Could never thank Joe enough for getting us in touch with Dr, Sogani when I had my kidney problem.
Was sad we lost touch with you two, Maureen always spoke nice things about you. Will remember Joe in my nightly prayers.
All the best,
Ron
Karen Strout
#12
January 21st, 2017 11:29 am
We are so sorry for your loss. We know he will always be with you in spirit to watch over you and keep you safe. We love you all- Karen,Dave, Sarah & Allison
Jeanette Nolan
#11
January 21st, 2017 8:44 am
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. So deeply sorry for your loss.
Janelle Craddock
#10
January 19th, 2017 11:45 am
I can only imagine what type of shenanigans you must be up to up there! I am sure you have livened the place up! I will think about you often, Joe. I miss you already! Love, Janelle
Adam and Tiffany
#9
January 18th, 2017 8:54 pm
Jen, Tiffany and I would like to extend our sincerest condolences and send you much love. You are in our thoughts. Sincerely, Adam
Patty and Bryan Flynn
#8
January 18th, 2017 3:24 pm
Joe always made time to talk to you and always asked about the family. He is a caring and generous man. You will be missed. Thinking and praying for the family.
Dennis Kohrherr
#7
January 18th, 2017 1:49 pm
For 32 years, a good neighbor, and a great guy. He will be missed.
Condolences to Sue , Andrea, Jen and the rest of Beetar's.
RIP Joe
Andrea Beetar
#6
January 18th, 2017 11:48 am
I love and miss you Dad.
Mike Menihan
#5
January 18th, 2017 10:52 am
My memories of Joe date back to the days we worked together for AT&T at 32 Ave. of the Americas. We worked in the International Offices (NYISCC & NYITMC), those were the days when we worked hard and played hard. Joe was one of the members of my car pool that started in the Bronx and wound its way over to the bus terminal at the George Washington Bridge then downtown to 32 AOTA. We had a great time on these daily rides solving world issues and poking fun at political issues. I stayed in touch with Joe over the past decade or so by email, I reconnected with him through cousin Pat who worked with Sue at the dental office. My condolences to Sue and the family, I will always keep Joe in my thoughts and prayers. RIP JOE
Pat Selland
#4
January 18th, 2017 8:41 am
AND Joe helped Britt write and make her college resume to Babson College make sense and stand out!!!
Pat Selland
#3
January 18th, 2017 8:37 am
Joe was so caring and genuine. The "he'll take the shirt off his back" type of great guy. The Selland family will always remember Joe (and Sue too!) traveling to Hackensack Medical Center to donate rare B+ blood and platelets during Britt's successful battle with cancer in 1987.
Alan B Steiner
#2
January 18th, 2017 6:10 am
Someone as special as Joe can never be forgotten. You and your family are in my prayers and my thoughts are with you.
Jen+Paul Speth
#1
January 17th, 2017 9:12 pm
Dear Jen +Paul sending hugs andprayers at this time.God must have needed a ANGEL in Heaven. Dad will always be with you in your heart and he spirit will be watching over you. God Bless my friends and hugs to you all. Time will make the hurt bearable. But never goes away. Love Kandy and Bear (Bear) Beam
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