Obituary of Joseph C Gnudi

Joseph C. Gnudi, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Raritan Bay Medical Center – Perth Amboy, surrounded by his family. Born in Jersey City, NJ, to the late Joseph F. and Rita Gnudi, Joseph spent most of his younger years in Carteret. Graduating from Carteret High School in 1965, he continued his education while working full time, attending classes at Rutgers University in the evening, earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting in 1975. It was during his senior year of high school where he met Rosanna Rachunas, five years later, in May of 1970, the two were married. Residing briefly in Carteret, they chose to relocate to South Plainfield in 1971, where they have been long-time residents since. While working and studying at Rutgers, in March of 1968, Joseph was drafted into the United States Army to serve during the Vietnam War. He honorably served for six years, 13 months of which were spent deployed to Vietnam. While deployed, he would transport documents form Saigon back to his home base, in the United States. In 1974, Joseph was honorably discharged. Upon receiving his degree in Accounting, He began working for Evonik Industries, a chemical plant in Piscataway, as an Accountant, and remained here until his retirement, after 43 years. Outside of work, Joseph was an avid New York Yankees fan, and loved to cook. He also enjoyed watching the Food Network, learning new recipes to cook for his family. Joseph was actively involved in helping plan High School Reunions, serving as the Treasurer, and was a member of the South Plainfield American Legion. Above all, Joseph not only lived a good life, he built one for his family. Something they will always remember, and be forever grateful for. Predeceased by his son, Joseph Gnudi, daughter, Maria Gnudi, and sisters, Connie and Carole, Joseph will be deeply missed by his wife of 55 years, Rosanna (nee Rachunas) Gnudi; daughter, Joanna Cortina and her husband Chris; and grandson, Louie, along with a host of extended relatives and friends. A visitation will be held at the McCriskin – Gustafson Home for Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 4 PM to 8 PM. A Funeral mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart RC Church, 149 South Plainfield Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 10 AM. Family and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home prior to mass, beginning at 9 AM. Following mass, burial will take place at St. Gertrude Cemetery, 53 Inman Avenue, Colonia, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the Gnudi family has requested that donations be made to either Tunnel to Towers Foundation, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Joseph’s name.