Obituary of Carmine Petti

Carmine Petti, 67, of New Vernon, N.J., and Spring Lake, N.J., passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation for Carmine on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home, 101 South Finley Ave., Basking Ridge, N.J. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of New Vernon, 2 Lees Hill Rd., New Vernon, N.J. For further information, or to light an online condolence candle, please visit www.gcfuneralhome.com. Carmine grew up in Springfield, N.J., spending his childhood summers in Long Branch, N.J. He was a graduate of Monmouth University. He successfully owned and operated Realty 33 in Maplewood, N.J., for many years. Carmine was an avid tennis player and member of Center Court Athletic Club in Chatham, N.J. He is survived by his loving wife, Grace; sister, Jackie Camaleri and her husband, Ed; brother, Gabriel Petti; father-in-law, Bob Mims; sister-in-law, Robin Mindnich and her husband, Peter; sister-in-law, Lynn O'Connor and her husband, Bob; niece, Danielle Stein and her husband, Justin; nephew, Michael Camaleri; nieces, Leigh and Antonia Mindnich; nieces and nephew, Erin, Shannon, and Brian O'Connor; and his beloved English Pointers, Scout and Rafa. Carmine was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Gabriel and Angela (Peggy) Petti. In lieu of flowers, checks may be made out to Mt. Sinai Hospital Multiple Myeloma Program, and mailed to Stephanie Stoss, Multiple Myeloma Program, Box 1185, 1 Gustave L. Levy Pl., New York, N.Y. 10029. - See more at: obits.nj.com/obituaries/starledger/obituary.aspx?n=carmine-petti&pid=166998110&fhid=17074#fbLoggedOut