Joseph A. Husta (Stumpy)

January 5, 1930 - May 12, 2017

Joseph A. Husta (Stumpy), 87, passed away at home on Friday, May 12, 2017 with his family by his side after a lengthy illness. He was born in Egg Harbor City and spent all of his life here. Joe graduated from St. Nicholas School and Egg Harbor City High School Class of 1947. While in high school, he excelled in baseball and basketball. In later years, he played baseball for several local teams. Joe was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan. He served his country honorably in the US Army during the Korean War. Joe worked for the A&P Company in Egg Harbor City and the US Postal Service in Egg Harbor City retiring in 1990 with 30 years of service. He loved his daily walks around the neighborhood socializing with his neighbors and visiting the casinos for their shows. He enjoyed his garden and sharing his vegetables with his neighbors. Joe is predeceased by his parents, Joe and Marie Husta. Joe is survived by his loving wife, Rita Berenato Husta to whom he was devoted husband for 59 years; his son, Joseph III; his brother, Richard Husta; his sister, Mildred Husta Longo; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Holy Redeemer Hospice for the excellent care and compassion shown to Joe and his family especially Marsha, Ernest and his nurses. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 17th at St. Nicholas Church, 525 St. Louis Ave., Egg Harbor City from 10:00 to 11:00 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Interment will immediately follow at Egg Harbor City Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wimberg Funeral Home, 400 Liverpool Ave., Egg Harbor City, 609-965-0357. For directions or condolences, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Redeemer, 6550 Delilah Road, Suite 501, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 or OLPH St. Nicholas Church, 146 S. Pitney Rd, Galloway, NJ 08205.