C.J. Polichetti, 47, Killed by Suspected Drunken Driver in Saturday Accident

The man killed Saturday night in a crash involving an allegedly intoxicated Doylestown man was a Bucks County Corrections Officer, father of four and diehard Eagles fan who was active in Scouting and 4-H.

Carl J. “CJ” Polichetti III was killed Saturday night while riding his motorcycle on Kellers Church Road in Bedminster. He was 47. 

Dennis Bennett, 64, of Old Pebble Hill Road in Doylestown has been charged with homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence in connection with the accident. According to court documents, Bennett was driving at more than twice the legal limit when he hit Polichetti around 10:30 p.m. that night.

Services for Polichetti are Saturday at Angelone Funeral Home in Willow Grove.

Here is Polichetti’s full obituary, which was shared on the funeral home’s website: 

Carl J. "CJ" Polichetti III, age 47, of Bedminster, passed away suddenly on July 20, 2014; dearest son of Carl Jr. And Marion (nee: Snellbaker) Polichetti; beloved husband of Tamatha "Tami" (nee: McNabb); loving father of Tony, Samantha, Joseph, Nicholas, and the late Shawna Marie; dear brother of Jeanne-Anne Polichetti and Beverly (Brandon) Polichetti-Lehman. 

From an early age, CJ had a curiosity about cooking. So much so he actually signed up for cooking classes at a nearby elementary school summer program.

This love of cooking followed him through his early years until he began his Army career as an army cook in their food service program. Upon discharge, CJ enrolled at the Restaurant School of Philadelphia, where he earned a culinary degree. Shortly after that, he found employment with the Bucks County Corrections Center, starting out using his skills in their kitchen as a food service technician. Changing positions occasionally within the institution, he remained continuously employed for nearly 20 years.  

He also had a love for Scouting, ultimately resulting in his achieving the highest rank, Eagle Scout. As an adult leader, CJ was active in numerous troops, ultimately becoming a founding father and “Grubmaster” of Pennridge Troop 215. CJ was also an active leader and mentor of the Hilltown 4-H club.

As a sports fan, CJ was a former coach of the local Pop Warner Football team, the Pennridge Green Jackets for several years and, of course, was a diehard Eagles fan.  Scouting, 4H and Sports enabled him to not only spend time with his own children but also work with young boys and girls offering guidance and support whenever and wherever he was needed.  

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Saturday morning from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by Services at 11 am., at the Angelone Funeral Home, 501 Easton Road, Willow Grove, 215-659-0202. No Interment.