Joseph Vincent Caputo Jr.

May 29, 1947 - January 18, 2020

Joseph Vincent Caputo Jr, age 72, of Lewes, Delaware, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Delaware. He was born on May 29, 1947 in Newark, New Jersey, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Pisapia) Caputo. He spent more than thirty years as a teacher, most recently, at Dover High School. In retirement, Joe enjoyed traveling, surf fishing, and boating with his wife and family creating a lifetime of memories. Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Joan (Harris) Caputo; his daughter, Lara Crowley (Tim); his son, Jay Caputo (Anna); his grandsons: TJ Crowley, Ryan Crowley, and Seph Caputo. his sisters: Rosemarie, Janet, and Karen; his brother, Greg; and his many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 11:00 AM, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Hwy, Lewes, Delaware, where friends may visit beginning at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Mr. Caputo's memory to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike Suite 300, Rockville, Maryland 20852 - fundraise.kidneyfund.org/fundraiser/2584443 or the Blood Bank of Delmarva, 100 Hygeia Drive, Newark, Delaware 19713 - delmarvablood.org. Please sign the online guestbook located on the tribute page.