Joseph Raymond Caputo, 68, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 3, 2018 at Yale-New Haven/Smilow Cancer Hospital with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband to Danielle Variest Caputo. Joseph was born in New Haven on July 28, 1949 and was the son of the late Ralph J. and Mary Gilmette Caputo. He served his country faithfully in the US Army during the Vietnam era and received the Army Commendation Metal, National Defense Services Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four Service Stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the NCO Professional Development Ribbon with # 1. Joseph had worked for Turtle & Hughes Electrical & Industrial Distributor for many years. He was an avid golfer, was a huge football fan, especially the New England Patriots and enjoyed horseracing. Joseph loved his job, cars, especially Cadillacs and his Toyota Camry and most of all barbequing in the backyard with family and friends. Father of Christina (Chris) Monocchi. Brother of Matthew, Alfred, Ruthann Cusano, Eugene, Steven, John, Michael and the late Richard, Kenneth and Peter.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Saturday morning at 11:00 with full military honors to follow. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. The visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 8pm.
We are so very sorry for your loss,we will all miss him tremendously. He always was there to lend a hand and always his love and caring.he will be missed more then I can say. We Love all of you
To his family. So sorry for your loss. RIP
You adored Christina and called her Little Babe
Christina and Danielle , We are so sorry for your loss Joe was a great friend and co-worker
His passion for football and golf couldn’t be Matched by anyone. Joe had the greatest sense of humor
Made me laugh every single day I’m going to miss him tremendously.
Rest easy my friend ..
Gary,Fran and Julia Marsala
So sorry for the loss of Joe. He will be remembered forever.
Hugs to you and your family, Christina. I know how much he loved you.
The world will miss your sense of humor and positive energy. Safely home, Joe, safely home.
may God comfort my broken hearted children
Joe will be dearly missed by his beloved Family
And Friends.
Sorry to see you leave us so soon
Lydia and Alfred Gonsalves
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My deepest condolences. Sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy. God bless
I am so sorry to read this. My deepest condolences. Joe and I worked together for many years at Naples Pizza. We had many laughs and good times in those days. We lost touch but when I occasionally would run into Joe we would pick up right where we left off. Always ready to help a friend & One heck of a pool player. Rest in peace “Joe the Guy”
So sorry to hear about Joe. He was a great guy with a good heart
That smile is everything. Sending my love and prayers for strength during this difficult time.
Christina and Danielle,
I am very sorry for the loss of Joe. I had the privilege of working with Joe for almost 20 years and everyday was an adventure filled with laughs. I have never met anyone like him in my life and may never again. Joe always had a smile on his face and knew how to make anyone feel comfortable in his presence. I will miss the life of the party, the coordinator of the “action” and most of all the friendship of a great person. Everyone wanted to talk and be around Joe, he just had a way to bring a smile to your face. He always welcomed you with a “Whatta u say” !!
I will think of him often!!!
“Go Easy my friend”
Matt, Andrea, Joey, Haley, Eric
All of my thoughts and prayers are with my extended family I love you all. Danielle,cristina and auntie Age. I will miss his infections laugh and love for your family you where his heart and soul.
soo sorry for another family member gone i remember joe im pretty sure he was uncle johns nephew soo sorry
What am I going to do without my #1 brother-in-law? My dearest Joe, you have been a part of my family for 30 years and I would not have my precious niece Christina if it were not for you. You brought such joy to our family, lives, holidays, birthdays, events and everyday moments. You had the best attitude, outlook on life, were the life of the party, so entertaining, funny, charismatic, fun & endearing. My world, Danielle’s, Christina’s & our families will never be the same without you. I could always count on you to dance, sing & reminisce with and to lend me your car when I was too young to drive & had no license lol. You were that fun brother-in-law! “Here take the keys Age, just bring it back in one piece” lol. You will always be in my heart & thoughts. I will miss you forever! No birthday or holiday will ever be the same without you. Look after us as our guardian angel and know that I’ll look after your girls.
Christina/Danielle – he’ll always be here with you in spirit, keep looking for the signs. We’ll get through this one day at a time together. I love you both so much xoxo
Joe was one of a kind, always smiling, always friendly! We had so many laughs the past 15 years at work! it will NEVER be the same without him! I will miss his 4pm dance parties, everyday he would put on whatever his favorite song at the moment was & dance! I will forever listen to Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop The Feeling” & smile & think of him & know he is with me always. He reminded me so much of my dad, esp in the way he adored his daughter, Christina. She was the apple of his eye, without a doubt. Joe left a big impression on everyone. My son will forever miss his “Uncle Joe”. Joe loved us all, but he always had a special place for our children. Gonna miss my buddy!
til we meet again my friend…go have a drink with my dad. xoxox
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Joe for 16 years, since I met Adrienne, Danielle and Christina. He was one of the most polite ,energetic ,kind people I’ve known. We always referred to each other as “Brother in law”. He’d see me and say “Hey, How’s my Brother in law !” and give me a big hug. He always went out of the way to ask how I was doing and how my family was doing. He was genuine in His conversations. Sometimes we would peel off from the girls just to catch up and He would thank us for the relationship Adrienne and I have with Christina. Joe was one of those old school guys who still believed in always looking your best and you could tell by the way he dressed. I will never forget how he loved to dance at special occasions with anyone and everyone. He was the life of the party. I always looked forward to getting together with Joe, He made getting together memorable. He loved to cook on holidays for His family and could not have been a better provider for them. Danielle and Christina my prayers are with you both during this difficult time. Adrienne and I are here for you both should you need anything. And to my “Brother in law” I’ll miss you. You were loved by more than you will ever know.
We are deeply saddened by the news of Joe’s passing. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends during this time of mourning. May the Lord bless and comfort all of his loved ones left behind during this difficult time.
We will remember Joe fondly as he always had a cheerful attitude whenever we were in his company. He can now rest in peace in the arms of his parents and the angels watching over him.
Our sincere condolences to the family and all who knew him. God Bless
Christina and Danielle, I am so sorry for your loss. I am a sales rep who called on the store every few weeks and nobody in my travels has ever made me feel more welcome. Joe was always a positive force at work with kind and friendly face. He thoughtfully included me on the “fun activities.” Joe had a smile on his face every time I saw him. That is a rare gift to those around him. The counter at Turtle & Hughes will never quite be the same without him. I am thankful for the priviledge of spending time with Joe Caputo! He was truly one in a million. I will miss him.
Sorry for your lost joe was a great person. I met joe I was about 13. He worked at my family’s restaurant Naples pizza so I known him almost all my life what a great person n the funniest person I ever known Joe the Gee ! You’ll be missed god bless your soul.