Obituary of Joseph Maffei

Joseph Maffei, 59, of Lawrenceville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at The Mercerville Center, Hamilton, NJ. Born in Trenton, Joe was a lifelong resident before moving to Ewing. He attended Drexel University and graduated from The College of New Jersey with a BA in Science. Joe was a member of the American Association of Variable Star Observers and enjoyed studying Astronomy and Astrophysics. He was a self-taught musician and enjoyed playing at local venues. Son of the late Emilio and Charlotte Maffei, brother of the late Jeffrey and Gregory Maffei, he is survived by the love of his life Caroline Mandl, her family Cecilia Mandl and Marilyn Mandl; his brothers and sister-in-law Dr. David and Leona Maffei and Christopher Maffei; his sister-in-law Marilyn Maffei; several nieces, nephews and many cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 11AM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Interment will be held privately and at the convenience of the family Relatives and friends can call on Thursday morning from 10-11AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to The Church of St. Ann Faith Development Center 1253 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.