Jaret was born in Huntington, Long Island, and lived in Bellleville before moving to Nutley 17 years ago.
He was the owner and chef of Jaret’s Stuffed Cupcakes for nearly a decade.
Previously he was the owner/chef of the Petite Café in Nutley.
Jaret was a 1980 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, N.Y.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years and business partner Maureen (nee Ruane) Jaret; his children including their beloved daughter Megan, Justin Jaret and his wife Alejandra, Kellie Jaret, Tricia Steinhoff, her children; his loving siblings Joseph Jaret, Randy Jaret, Rory Jaret, Jamie Jaret and Laura Jaret Della Porta; and his grandchildren Talia and Riley Jaret.
Visitation will be at the Biondi Funeral Home of Nutley on Feb. 12 from 4 to 8 p.m.
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