Douglas Esposito was a legend. He was loved by everyone who met him. Whether you knew him for a long time or just met him briefly, he made a lasting and positive impact on everyone he came across. He was the first one to make you laugh, and he always encouraged you to be the best person you can be. Doug was born in Queens, NY and moved to Englishtown, NJ where he graduated from Marlboro High School. Doug "Spo" went to Missouri Valley College where he played on the football team and was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. After graduation, he returned to NJ where he met and married the love of his life, Janice, in 1978. Doug and Janice moved to Kansas City, Missouri to begin his teaching and coaching career and start his family. After that, Doug moved with his family to Colorado and opened up a local pizza place and continued to coach soccer for his girls. They relocated back to New Jersey to be with family, and settled in Holmdel, New Jersey. Douglas retired from Red Bank Catholic HS, but he was so full of energy, and he was always on the go, so he never missed a beat. Doug loved being with people, especially his family. They were everything to him. He was a loving husband to his wife, an amazing father to his girls, and the best grandfather. His friends were so important to him, and he spent hours a day going through his phone list making sure to call and check in on everyone. Doug was always teaching people new things, telling stories, and making people laugh. Doug loved to travel, take care of his plants, lawn, and his garden.  He loved to listen to music, dance and cook. He loved to go to the beach, ski, camp, and do anything involving the outdoors. He was one of a kind, and left a lasting impression on everyone he knew. He was a true presence in this world and will be greatly missed by everyone who was lucky enough to cross his path.

On Thursday April 20th, Douglas passed away at his home in Holmdel. Doug was a loveable man that everyone gravitated towards. He was a special light in this world taken too soon.

Doug is survived by his loving wife Janice Esposito; his children Katherine Esposito, Jennifer Esposito, Lisa Meil and her husband Mitch, and Danielle Andolora and her husband Steve; his sister Mary Rael and her husband Jim and nephew Nick; and his beloved grandchildren Dylan, Miles, Lennon, and Julian.

Visitation will be Tuesday, April 25th from 3:00-7:00 PM at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733. A mass will be offered Wednesday, April 26th at 10:30 AM at St. James RC Church, 94 Broad St, Red Bank.