Obituary of Vincent M. Saponar, Jr.

Vincent Mario Saponar Jr., 75 passed away with his family by his side, following a year long battle with cancer, on July 6, 2017 at his home in Succasunna. He was born on July 13,1941 in Jersey City to Vincent and Jeanette Saponar. Vince grew up in Parsippany and graduated from Parsippany High School in 1959. After high school he attended Newark College of Engineering where he received an Associate Degree. Vince met the love of his life, JoAnn Zelenka in high school and they married on November 23, 1963 in Parsippany. They were happily married for 53 years.

Vince worked for Automatic Switch Co. as a Product Demand Manager for over 26 years. He retired in 2001. He was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church for over 40 years.  Vince enjoyed golfing, travel, gardening, and spending time with his family and friends. He was also an accomplished Wood Duck Carver. Vince was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 40 years and The Elks for 28 years.

Vincent is survived by his wife JoAnn, his two children  Vincent Saponar III; Laura Saponar-Taddei and her husband Valentino Taddei Jr.; his two grandchildren Gessica and Valentino III; his sister Joan Beneduci and her husband Louis; and was preceded in death by his sister Catherine and sister Margaret. 

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, July 12th between 3-5pm, and 7-9pm at Tuttle Funeral Home, 272 Highway 10, Randolph (www.tuttlefh.com). The Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, July 13th; 10:00am at St. Therese Church located at 151 Main Street, Succasunna, NJ, 07876. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to: http://mskcc.convio.net/site/TR/FredsTeamEvents/FredsTeam?x=3809826&pg=personal&fr_id=2932