Obituary of Dominick P. Bartenope, Jr.

Dominick P. Bartenope, Jr. passed peacefully on Saturday, September 5th. He shared 54 years of love and genuine friendship with everyone he met. Memorial Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 13th from 1-4 pm at the Norman Dean Home For Services, 16 Righter Ave, Denville. A private funeral service will begin at 4 o’clock. We know not everyone can be here. The service will be recorded and available for viewing on this webpage. Please share your memories here. His family will cherish them forever. Donations in his memory may be made to the good work of either Deborah Heart and Lung Center or the American Diabetes Assoc by way of www.inmemof.org 

Dominick was born in Brooklyn, NY to Dominick and Antionette (nee Sepe) on June 19, 1966. He was the first child to bless the family. He was a happy go lucky kid and always had a great big smile on his face. The family settled in Denville in 1977 and Dominick made friends quickly in the neighborhood. He graduated Morris Catholic in 1984 and headed off to college. A few years later he began a long time successful career with PSE&G. He was truly a mechanical magician and had great abilities with his hands and mind. He enjoyed the work and being able to teach the younger generations.

Dominick was outgoing and extremely caring. If you met him just once, chances that you would be seeing him again were high. His laugh was infectious and he was always engaging and happy. He enjoyed fishing, movies, cooking and sharing recipes with his Mom. He called his family daily to check in and just say “hello”. He was just a good man. He was a loyal and loving son, brother and uncle, but above all, he was a proud Dad. The sun rose and set on his son Dominick and he bragged of him often. Although we are saddened by his passing, we will remain grateful always for the beautiful memories and experiences we were able to share together.

He leaves only joyful memories to his son Dominick III; his parents Dominick Sr. & Antionette; his sister and brother-in-law Debbie & Dave Wilson; niece and nephew Zachary & Giada Wilson; his Uncle Anthony (Ann) and Aunt Janice Redes (Michael), many cousins, his feline Mr. Bobo; adored Grandpup Vandal and many more dear relatives and friends.