Joseph P. Critelli

Joseph Critelli of New Hampton, the retired owner of Joe’s Greenhouses in New Hampton and a lifelong area resident, entered into rest on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern. He was 75.
The son of Frank R. and Genevieve Pierce Critelli, he was born Jan. 7, 1942, in Middletown.
Joe was the husband of Paula Lattimer Critelli.
Joe was a graduate of Goshen High School and Cornell University. He loved growing beautiful flowers and was always proud of his vegetable garden.
He was a devoted husband and loved traveling with his wife to Maui.
Joe served his community for 30 years as a member of the Wawayanda Zoning Board of Appeals.
Joe is survived by his stepson, Gary Knibbs Jr. and Jessica Ferrari; stepdaughter, Brenda Knibbs Penaluna and her husband Rich; grandchildren Samantha and Brianna Knibbs; and Richard and Lydia Penaluna; sister-in-law Judy Critelli; nephew Jason Smith and his wife Monica; nephew Jamie Critelli; and his niece Alicia Critelli.
He was predeceased by his brother Frank R. Critelli Jr.
Memorial visitation was held, for both Joe and Paula, Dec. 14, at T.S. Purta Funeral Home in Florida.
Memorial services, for both Paula and Joe, were held Dec. 15 at the funeral home.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery along with his wife Paula.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Goshen Humane Society, PO Box 37, Goshen, NY 10924.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the T.S. Purta Funeral Home.
To send a condolence online, please go to www.purtafuneralhome.com.