Obituary of Joseph C. Sorento

Joseph C. Sorento, 96, of Trenton died peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at St. Mary’s Residence at Morris Hall with his loving daughter and her husband by his side. Born in Trenton he was a lifelong area resident. Joseph was a proud veteran having served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific theater. He was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School in Trenton. He furthered his education after the war and received his Associates Degree from Rider College. Joseph was employed with the NJ Department of Transportation as a bridge engineer. He enjoyed gardening, wood carving, and vacationing at the Jersey shore. Son of the late Federic and Marie Carnevale Sorento, Joseph was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Florence Kerpet Sorento and his brothers Fr. Armand and Richard Sorento. He is survived by his three children and their spouses, Mary Ann Sorento (Raymond Hencken); Dr. Joann Sorento (Philip Gerhart); Joseph C. Sorento II (Pam); his grandchildren Nicholas and Summer Sorento; his sister-in-law Mary Kozak, his nieces and nephews, cousins, and his step grandchildren and a step great grandchild. Memorial service will be private at the convenience of the immediate family. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Grace Garden at Morris Hall for the wonderful care and compassion given to our father. Appreciation is also extended to Gentiva Hospice who assisted in providing caring attention to Joseph during his final days. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joseph’s name may be made to the Grace Garden Staff Appreciation Fund at Morris Hall, 1 Bishop’s Drive, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.