Tampa, Florida
Feb 24, 1926 – Feb 6, 2020 (Age 93)
entered eternal life on February 6, 2020. The world has lost an honorable and esteemed man. Joe was born on February 24, 1926 in Seminole Heights to Alfonso Caltagirone and Angelina Perricone Caltagirone. Joe grew up in Ybor city and attended local schools. At 17, he interrupted his high school...
Read MoreMy deepest sympathy to the family and to his godson whom I met while I assembled his obilisk and grave sight. Joe was a pleasure to work with.
Paul Lally
May 23, 2020 | Acquaintance
Great memories with Joe and Dora. I loved working for Joe as a teenager when they lived in Davis Island. After sweeping the parking lot at his apartment complex we would go over to Dora's sister house Mary Valenti and have spaghetti and homemade meatballs. What a treat! Joe would always say, "I believe I would rather buy you a suit than feed you". The visits to their beach place in St. Petersburg was also fun. I still remember the wonderful art work of Michelangelo as it flowed through...
Brock Adams
February 26, 2020 | Chapin, SC | Friend
My sister and I have known Joe and Dora through our parents, since the late 40's. Our friendship grew over the years and he made a wonderful impression on my two boys, Fletcher and Brock. Wonderful memories when they lived in Davis Island and also at their beach place in St. Petersburg. He stood behind my oldest son Brock during his confirmation at Christ the King and that always meant much to him. Joe had many God children and he always made my boys feel like one. He will always be...
Mary Lou Adams
February 26, 2020 | Clearwater, FL | Friend
Amil and Loraine (Jacobs) Rose wish to extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Dora. While living in Tampa. we visited them several times when they lived at the beach and will have fond memories of those times. God bless him always.
Amil and Loraine Rose/Barrington, IL
February 24, 2020
The DiMaio family sends our heartfelt condolences to the Caltagirone family for their loss. Joe will be missed by all of us.
Víctor DiMaio
February 16, 2020 | Tampa, FL
I will always remember Joe as a friend. He was special. He always was kind to others. His love for Dora was a lovely visual. His love for his heritage was tremendous. When I was President of the Ladies, Aux. he always supported us. We became great friends. He was truly a kind soul.
Prayers.
Rosalie Castellana Perrone
February 15, 2020
Our Prayers and Condolences to Dora and family for the loss of our dear Joe ! RIP
caterina mormino
February 13, 2020 | Tampa, FL
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Felix and Angie Cannella
February 11, 2020
Rest in peace Joe! Ybor City will not be the same without you!!
Rest in peace Joe. Ybor City will not be the same without you!
Lenora Hackney
February 08, 2020 | Tampa, FL | Friend
