Joseph A. Caracciolo, 76, of Johnston passed away January 29, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Alberta (Bucci) Caracciolo. He was also the son of the late Lorenzo and Emma (Cherella) Caracciolo and brother of Lorenzo Caracciolo and his late wife Janet, and the late John Caracciolo and his late wife Anna and Libera Green.
He is survived by his children, Challeen Caracciolo, Susan Iozzi and her husband Michael, Joseph and his wife Jennifer, Michael and his wife Leah and Elizabeth Gray and her husband Gerry. He is also survived by Alicia and Joseph Broccoli.
Joe took great pride in being a Papa/Grandpa to 22 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
While living in California, he worked for Disneyland and General Motors. He leaves an “extended family” of life-long friends both in California and here in R.I. He also worked for Grinnell and later for Walmart.
He was a spiritual man and communicant of St. Robert Bellarmine Church and was involved in many church activities. He was also an usher and volunteered for many years at the food bank.
Those who know Joe know he had a love for all people. He didn’t have to know you to strike up a conversation or to help you. Although he loved his Harley Davidson, family is what meant everything to him.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10:00 AM in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 1802 Atwood Avenue, Johnston. Maximum capacity at church will be 75 people; masks and social distancing rules will also apply. Livestreaming of Joe’s services can be viewed at www.strobertsparish.org or it can also be seen on Facebook at St. Robert Bellarmine Church 02919. Private burial to follow in St. Ann Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joe’s memory to the St. Robert Bellarmine Food Pantry.
For online tributes visit www.romanofuneralhome.com.
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