Pasquale Arthur Musto

Pasquale Arthur Musto, 84, of Little Egg Harbor, NJ passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026. He was born and raised in Newark, NJ and enjoyed summers in Toms River NJ. After graduating high school, he went on to proudly serve our nation in the US Navy retiring with the rank of Commander. He later attended Ocean County College and graduated from Monmouth University. Pasquale lived in Hawthorne, California and raised his family Pine Beach, NJ. He moved to Little Egg Harbor in 2005 where he and his wife owned an operated Trish Home Center in Little Egg Harbor, NJ since 1977.

He was a parishioner of St. Theresa’s Church in Little Egg Harbor, and previous parishioner and usher of St. Joseph’s Church in Toms River. He was a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge, and loved spending time with his family.

Pasquale was predeceased by his parents Charles and Adele Musto, and brother Anthony Musto. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Patricia Musto, daughters Suzanne Musto-Carrara and husband Albert of Little Egg Harbor, and Samantha Colandrea and husband Pasquale of of Little Egg Harbor. Also surviving are his grandsons Nicholas, Gabriel, Luca, Marco and Antonio, and his sisters Joan Bitter of Toms River, NJ and Arlene Duerr of Cresskill, NJ and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 19,2026 from 4-8pm at Maxwell Funeral Home, 160 Mathistown Rd, Little Egg Harbor, NJ. Visitation will continue on Wednesday May 20,2026 from 930-1030am. His funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday May 20,2026 at 11am at St. Theresa’s Church, 450 Radio Rd, Little Egg Harbor, NJ. Burial to follow at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking donations be made to Wounded Warrior Project at Wounded Warrior Project - Donate.