Joseph P. Johnson, 62 of Long Branch died at his home. Joe retired as the Captain of Uniformed Fire Fighters Division, Long Branch Fire Department, Captain Johnson was passionate about the fire department and its members.

He was an exempt member of the Independent Engine and Truck Co., Long Branch Volunteer Fire Department, where he currently was serving as President. Joe was an honorary member of the Phil Daly Engine Co. and the Deal Fire Department He was a member of the Long Branch Elks Lodge and served as the Treasurer and served as the social chairman of the Long Branch Ice Boat and Yacht Club, Long Branch.

Joe was a member of the Emerald Society as well as the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh. He along with his brother Willie earned his Eagle Scout as a young man. He was a season ticket holder of the Miami Dolphins as well as a fan of the New York Yankees and Nascar, particularly a fan of Dale Earnhardt. Joe enjoyed a nice cold glass of the King of Beers, Budweiser. Currently he was working as a part time firefighter at Monmouth Park.

Joe was pre-deceased by his parents, Doris and Donald Johnson and his sister Doris Johnson.

Surviving is his brother, William J. Johnson, Long Branch and his sister, Margaret Johnson, West Long Branch; three nieces, Lauren, Shannon and her husband Ryan Howe and Kimberly.

Visitation Sunday, June 30 ^th , 1pm until 5pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, July 1 ^st , 10:30 am at Star of the Sea RC Church, 101 Chelsea Avenue, Long Branch. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, West Long Branch.

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