Captain Joseph Nicholas Turi of West Milford, formerly of Hillsdale, passed away on March 9, 2017 of accidental boating injuries at the age of 50.
A graduate of Pascack Valley High School, he began his nautical career by serving in the United States Coast Guard from 1992 to 2000 and went on to continue a career in the marine industry in New York Harbor until his death.
Joseph is survived by his wife of 18 years, Lisa; his beloved daughter Samantha; his mother, Jean Turi; brother Joshua Turi and his wife, Kim; nephew Mitchell; and his life-long best friend and 'brother,' Dennis Wheeler.
He will be missed by his many friends and family, and his four-legged companion, Scooby.
He was predeceased by his father, Joseph Turi.
Visiting was held on Monday, March 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the William G. Basralian Funeral Home, 559 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell. Service was held at the funeral home. Cremation will be private.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to his daughter's college fund.