Joseph D. Reale, Jr.

Joseph Dominic Reale, Jr., 75, of Long Branch went peacefully to our Lord on August 20, 2022, at Monmouth Medical Center with his family at his side.

Born in Elizabeth NJ and raised in Clark, “Joe “, was a Hair Stylist and a friendly ear for many during his career at Reale Hair Studio in Garwood, NJ before retiring to his beloved adopted hometown of Long Branch where Joe was a dedicated community volunteer and passionate president of the Long Branch Historical Society.

Joe was predeceased by his father Joseph Reale, mother Julia Reale and sister Diane Gaito.  Surviving to grieve his loss are the many friends who Joe held dear, his nephews Carmen Gaito of CA, Scott Gaito of IL, Glen Gaito, of Howell, NJ, his nieces Taylor Gaito, Faith Gaito and Chloe Gaito and brother-in-law Carmen Gaito. 

Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 24, from 5 - 7:30 pm with a funeral service to begin at 7:30 pm at the Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin Ave., (corner of Third Ave.), Long Branch. The family invites you to write a letter of condolence, share a story, light a candle or make a donation by selecting a tab on the left.

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