HOOPER – Joseph John Celli “Smokin” passed away on November 2, 2010 at home.
He was born on July 18, 1958 in Ogden, Utah to Louie R. and Betty Dean Moore Celli.
Joseph graduated from Ogden High and lived all his life in Ogden. He worked at HAFB.
He married Ruth Christensen Mamman in 1976 and later divorced. He then married Jill Kunz February 11, 1982 in Ogden, Utah.
Joseph enjoyed fishing, golf and his family, friends and roadtrips.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, Karl Celli, Roy; James Celli, Hooper; two daughters, Katherane (Mike) DeBartolo and Mindy Celli of Hooper. Also surviving are two sisters, Linda Stayer (Harry), So. Dakota; JoAnn (Fred) Furbush, SLC.
Preceding him death are his parents, son, David, and grandson, Sean.
Graveside services will be held Friday, November 5, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Aultorest Memorial Park, 836 36th Street. Services under the direction of Lindquist's Roy Mortuary.
The family will meet friends on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South.
Interment, Aultorest Cemetery
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled America Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301