Joseph Anthony Lefante (September 8, 1928 – February 26, 1997) was an American businessman and Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 14th congressional district for one term from 1977 to 1978.

He completed courses at the Real Estate Institute of New Jersey in 1957.

He was a business owner and served as a member of the Bayonne city council from 1962 to 1970.

Lefante was elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fifth Congress, serving until his resignation on December 14, 1978.

He was appointed Commissioner of Community Affairs by Governor Brendan Byrne, serving from 1978 to 1982.