Birth date: May 29, 1947 Death date: Jan 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) C Read Obituary
Joan, Lara and Jay,
We just returned from Mexico and were absolutely stunned when we heard about Joe. Our deepest sympathies to all of you.
Having worked across the hall from Joe for so many years, and having both Lara and Jay as students makes Joe's passing that much harder to accept. Our prayers and condolences to the entire Caputo family.
Frank Gregory
It feels as you all are Forever family. ❤️ The shenanigans and commitment of the Elks crew will always be remembered with a smile. The laughter was abundant. You were a part of my raising my kids and we looked up to Joe and Joan and always will. I can only imagine belly laughs as Joe was reunited with Lou and Mom (Joanne).
Frank Divita and Family We will miss him but will be in our thoughts and prayers with love to you and your family.
I just heard of Joes passing yesterday. My prayers go out to the entire family. Joe and my brother Jim grew up together through Holy Cross School and then UD. They more recently connected in recent years and Joey talked with my brother occasionally on the phone when my brother was suffering from Alzheimer's and passed away 2 years ago. My sister in law Carmen told me how compassionate Joe was with Jim.
bill winters
Loving your family as I do, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Joey will be greatly missed by all. I have memories going up to visit or going to a show with my beautiful friend Mary. Joey would stop by while I was there, we would talk about our Yankees. He was so enjoyable to talk to. Always remind me of Papa Joe, one of the Best. Love you all, you are in my prayers.🙏🌹♥️ Diana Dean God Bless..
My clearest memory of Joe comes through his son, Jay. Jay, I'm sure that you remember when your enthusiasm for "Annabel Lee" resulted in your hand making painful contact with the blackboard. I nervously called your dad at DHS to explain what happened and so that he could pick you up to take you to the ER. He calmed me as he chuckled about it. He took it in stride as I'm sure he did most things in life. I guarantee he was proud of you and what your hands (all healed now, thankfully) have created as a very successful chef. I know he will be much missed.
Linda Andres
Joe and I taught together at Dover High School. We had great conversations of history, current events, and literature! He was always available for advice and encouragement. Much love to his family.
Joe and I taught together at Dover High School, and for many years we were neighbors in the “Relocateables.” He and Frank, Ray, and Jim taught me everything I needed to know in my first few years. I always knew when Joe was showing a 16mm movie. He had installed his own speaker system on our shared wall, so I could hear every word, sound effect and musical accompaniment. Those were the halcyon days of my career, and I am forever grateful. My prayers for you and your families, Joan, Lara and Jay.
So very sorry to hear about this. I have many wonderful memories of Joe. Just shows you science and social studies can work together! He and I worked many grievances together and retired the same year. I valued his friendship and send my thoughts and prayers to his family. He was a wonderful teacher and a great inspiration to his students.
Jan B. Kirk
