Joel Naughton

May 22, 1949 - July 28, 2021

Joel Naughton, 72, of Matawan, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the JFK Medical Center in Edison, NJ. Joel was born on May 22, 1949, to John and Eleanor Naughton in Patterson, NJ. In 1974, he married Eileen Foster. Joel worked as a Carpenter for Local 251 out of Edison, NJ for over 40 years before retiring in 2016. Joel and Eileen lived in Laurence Harbor, NJ before moving to Matawan 35 years ago. Joel proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He bowled in various bowling leagues throughout the years. Joel was an avid New York Yankees, Giants, and Ranger's fan. Joel is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Eileen Foster Naughton; two brothers, John and James Naughton; his sister, Donna Wham and her husband Russ; his sister-in-law, Kathleen Foster; his brothers-in-law, Dennis Foster, and Brian Foster. Visitation will be held Monday, August 2, 2021, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Waitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 501 Hwy. 79, Morganville, NJ. 07751 A Mass Of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 10:00 AM at St. Clement RC Church, Matawan, NJ. Burial will follow in the Brig. Gen. W. C. Doyle NJ Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ. Military Honors will be presented immediately following the Mass at 10:45 AM at the Church. Online condolences can be given at www.waittfh.com.