Dieter "Joe" Zipp

Dieter “Joe” Zipp, 84 of Ocean Beach I passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 after a short illness with his loving family by his side at Morristown Memorial Hospital. He was born May 12, 1940 in East Orange to Katherina and Anton Zipp and grew up in Union and Maplewood NJ. In 1966, he married the love of his life, Judith and they were married for 55 years prior to her passing. Dieter and Judi lived in Union before moving to Ocean Beach full-time in 2001.

In his younger years, Dieter loved building and racing cars at local racetracks. He worked as a tool and die operator before having a long career in autobody and auto repairs. He was the owner/operator of Zipp’s Autobody of Belleville for many years. After selling his business, he worked for various autobody shops before retiring. A natural storyteller, Dieter loved reminiscing about his earlier life in the 1960’s drag racing down Route 22 and hanging out at the carhops. He also loved the shore and was a proud member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge in Ortley and was previously on the Board of Trustees of the Ocean Beach Surf Club.

He loved everything about Ocean Beach, the shore life and his wonderful neighbors and friends. In addition, Dieter had a passion for playing golf with his buddies.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Judi and his dear friend, Nunzio Constantino who was like a brother to him. Surviving is his sister Rosemarie Grieco of Tewksbury, his nieces and nephews: Carol Ponzo (Chris) of Tewksbury, nephew Bernard Grieco Jr. (Lori) of Alexandria, Kathleen Miller-Skeeter (Ric) of Bayville, Michele Constantino of Union and Gina Constantino of Florida, along with his many great nieces and nephews who he adored and countless friends and neighbors.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:00am until the funeral service at 1:00pm at the Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 706 Grand Central Ave., Lavallette, NJ.

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