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1937-2012 LENOX Joseph A. Cacciola, 75, of Pinecrest Drive, died on November 22, 2012 due to complications from congestive heart failure and treatment of colon cancer.
Born in Albany, N.Y., Sept. 4, 1937, the son of Vincent and Carmela Musella Cacciola, he attended Albany schools, was a 1955 graduate of Cathedral Academy, and a 1959 graduate of Villanova University, earning his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Mr. Cacciola worked at GE, then Lockheed Martin, retiring in 1993 so he could spend more time with his loving wife and chasing his passions between golf, woodworking, and volunteering at St. Ann's Parish in Lenox.
A devoted communicant of St. Ann's Church, he was a 4th degree member of the Fr. William F. Davitt Council, Knights of Columbus, was Chairman of the Parish Finance Committee and a member of the Parish Council. His leadership and commitment to building the St. Ann's Parish Family Center will be long remembered by the people of St. Ann's. He also was a member of Waconah Country Club of Dalton for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine "Kay" Cunningham Cacciola whom he married in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany; two sons, Joseph C. Cacciola and wife Elizabeth of Wrentham, Mass., and Robert V. Cacciola and wife Elaine of Georgetown, Mass.; his daughter, Karen C. Letteri and husband Joseph of Ashland, Va.; his sister, Anna Izzo, of Mechanicville, N.Y.; sisters-in-law, Joan Tateo and Barbara Cunningham of Albany; his beloved grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Christopher, Jessica and Ryan, and Joe, Jeremy, and Nathan Letteri; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family in the Albany region. He was predeceased by his son, Fr. Anthony Michael Cacciola, O.S.B., of St. Anselm's Abbey, and sister-in-law, Maureen Cunningham.
FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral of Mr. Joseph A. Cacciola of Lenox will be Monday, Nov. 26, 2012 at 11 a.m. at St. Ann's Church with a Liturgy of Christian Burial celebrated by the Rev. Christopher J. Waitekus, Pastor. Visiting hours will be conducted Sunday from 4 to 7p.m. in St. Ann's Church.
In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to St. Ann's Cemetery, care of St. Ann's Church, 140 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240.
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for Joseph Cacciola
Nancy and Bill Letteri
November 18, 2021
Hi Karen - Thinking of you on this anniversary of your Dad's passing. Hugs to you. Nancy & Bill
Elena Michelson
December 30, 2012
I just learned of Joe's passing, Kay, and I am so sorry. I never would have guessed when I saw him at mom's funeral in May. He was a lovely man, and a wonderful presence both at Cranwell and at St. Ann's. our thought and prayers go out to you and your family.
Sue (Nautel) & Vic Bonneau
December 10, 2012
So so sorry Kay. Our deepest sympathies to you and all your family.
Maria Tateo
December 4, 2012
Aunt Kay, Joey, Karen, Bobby & families...I was thinking today of all the times we spent together as a family. Fond memories of all of us...things werent the same since we lost nanny, michael, eileen and maureen and my own dad...but.. as in all those times we picked up the pieces together of our broken hearts and bonded together in our grief as we will once again do now. Its a painful time for us all right now but our love for each other and those we lost will give us strength to move on...one day at a time. love you, Maria
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Crispina ffrench
November 30, 2012
Dear Kay and Family,
It is so sad to learn of Joe's passing. I have very fond childhood memories of him and your whole family. In those memories he was warm, sincere, and my favorite parent in the Cranwell mix. I send blessings, love and healing at this time of sorrow. I learned too late of Joe's passing to attend his services and would like you all to know how much he meant to me.
Love,
Crispina ffrench
November 29, 2012
Dear Kay,
We are so sad to learn of Joe's passing. He was always so full of energy. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family at this time.
Nancy and Bill Letteri
Jim Harte
November 27, 2012
Bob and Elaine
So sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, and Father in law... Jim Harte (Hartso) and fam.
Les & Erma Broverman
November 27, 2012
Dear Kay
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Our condolences.
Fr. Daniel B. Brunton
November 27, 2012
To All The Family of Joe Cacciola,
Of all of the decisions I made as Pastor of St. Ann Parish in Lenox, MA. The asking of Joe Cacciola to lead the Finance Committee of our Parish was one of the best that I made. Once Joe accepted this role, he never wavered from any task that confronted him. Sometimes he would make me feel guilty with all the things put on his plate even before his own or his families needs. If there ever was a "Mr. St. Ann", Joe would be that person. I know that the loss of his son Fr.Anthony, was a terrible loss for Joe & Kay, but with heavy & sad hearts and great Faith, they were able to carry on. Joe's love for his Parish came to the forefront once again and he continued to carry out his work of guiding his
Pastor Fr. CJ and the Parish Council to accomplish all the wonderful work continuing to make St. Ann the finest Church in the Berkshires. His next goal was to make the Cemetery viable and beautiful (and now he rests in peace within it's confines) and the beautiful property that Marcel Roux cares for with love & devotion. I know that Joe's last days were so difficult for Joe, Kay and each one of his family (even the red-headed Irish looking ones), that because of their deep Faith and love for Joe, and knowing that he would never be the vibrant Joe that they all knew, they placed him in the hands of the Good Shepherd, where Joe now rests in peace. Kay and all of Joe's family, you & St.Ann Parish have another Saint to watch over you with the same guidance & love he always showered on you on his earthly journey. Joe, Rest in Peace and take care of us all.
November 27, 2012
Dear Kay, Joe, Karen, and Bob,
What a beautiful tribute to your husband and father yesterday. Joe was a tremendous example to me personally and so many throughout this community. I'm so grateful to have called him my friend. As you mourn his passing please know that his legacy and spirit live on!
God Bless,
Matthew Keator
Bill&Marion Tateo
November 27, 2012
Dear Kay,&Family, So sorry for your loss.Joe will be in our prayer.
mike lizzi
November 26, 2012
mysympathies to to the Cacciola family and friends during this difficult time.
my sympathies go out to The Cacciola family and friends at this most difficult time. I will be praying for you all.
Eileen Carroll
November 26, 2012
I graduated with Joe & Mike, terrific classmates. Mr. Cacciola must have been a great man to raise such wonderful children. My sincere sympathies go out to the family.
Kelly Frederick Fisher
November 26, 2012
My sympathy and will keep your family in our prayers. A friend of Mike and Joe from LMHS'79
Teddy Grant-Engel
November 26, 2012
Dear Kay and family..my sincere sympathy on your loss..he was a special guy..loved by all who knew him.
November 26, 2012
Dear Kay,
Henry and I are so saddened to have heard of Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Love, Henry and Deanna Ouellette
John Herman
November 26, 2012
Kay and Family: our deepest sympathy to all of you. Joe was too young and too good of a person to die at his age. We will miss seeing him here in the office, I always enjoyed our conversations during his visits.
H&S AUTO PARTS & SERVICE
November 26, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Joe was not just a customer but a friend to us all.
John Hazard
November 26, 2012
To the entire Cacciola family, you are al in my prayers. May the lord help you through this difficult time, together.
David & Mary Lou Sullivan
November 26, 2012
Kay and family, So very sorry to hear of
Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you all.
david chojnacki
November 26, 2012
kay and family,
very sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers
Dolores Lindell
November 26, 2012
Kay & family, Our heartfelt sympathy is with each of you. Remember, the Love you shared doesn't die, it is your living legacy of all your years and moments together. Joe knows he will be missed
Dolores Tateo Lindell & family
November 25, 2012
Kay & family, we are sorry for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
MaryAnn,Phil,Jeremy &Jessica
November 25, 2012
Dear Kay,
We are so saddened to lose Joe to his battle. Our sincere sympathy, love & prayers to you & all your family.
Jim & Heidi Nejaime
Joan and Bob Patterson
November 25, 2012
Dear Kay and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was such a gentleman. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Craig/Mary Randall
November 25, 2012
Dear Kay, Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Joe was a gentleman and a scholar. We fondly remember your vacations in Myrtle Beach.
November 25, 2012
Kay, I am very sorry to read of Joe's passing. My condolences and prayers go out to you and your family. Marlene Spano-Connell
November 25, 2012
Dear Kay,
My condolences and prayers are with you and your family.
Ellen Flanagan Catalano
November 25, 2012
Dear Kay and Family, Joe was my boss for several years. He had a good sense of humor and fair minded. I also played golf with him a few times and we had great fun. I am deeply saddened for your loss.
Angelo Tricca
Fred D'Ame;oa
November 25, 2012
Kay,
Very sorry to hear of Joe's Passing.
Louis Lenzenhuber
November 25, 2012
Kay & Family, we are sorry to here about the loss of Joe. Joe was a man of strong faith and you know he is in heaven with Maureen.
Al & Marylou Sacca
November 25, 2012
Kay Our prayers and thoughts are with you and family
November 25, 2012
Although its been many years since I have seen Cousin Joey I will always remember him with a smile on his face. I don't think I have ever seen him without it. My deepest sympathy to Kay and the family.
Rita Musella Schultz
Doraine Riley
November 25, 2012
Kay. I'm so sorry to read about Joe's passing. He was truly one of the good guys, admired by his friends and fellow classmates at CA and beyond. His life was truly one to be celebrated. God Bless you and your family.
Al and Mary Lou Sacca
November 25, 2012
Dear Kay
We were so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing.
There are a lot of good memories to remind
us of what a good friend he was.
Please know you and your family are in our prayers.
Jean Townsend Bronk
November 25, 2012
Kay so sorry to hear of Joe's passing . My condolences.
November 25, 2012
Dear Aunt Kay, Karen, Bobby, and Joe.
Soon after meeting Eileen I discovered that Uncle Joe was one of the special heroes of her life; it didn't take long for him to become one of mine.
I could always count on being given his trademark embrace – first in greeting and then in farewell. I would like to hope he still has all of us in that heartfelt and supportive embrace.
To all of you and your families, Meghan and I offer you our love and support.
With affection and shared sorrow,
Rick and Meghan
Kelly Williams Pierce
November 25, 2012
Kay, Anna and entire family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. 'Uncle' Joe was a great man. I feel truly blessed that I got to spend time with him a few weeks ago at my mom's house. He told me many stories of growing up, of great grandma & great grandpa, the grape vine and the 'wine cellar'. It's a time I will cherish.
Bless you all. Kelly Williams Pierce
Mary Jane Hunter/Kretzler
November 25, 2012
Dear Kay and family, I was shocked this morning at 6:00 AM when I opened a message from Sid Spano letting me know of Joe's passing. My sincere sympathy to you, family, and friends of Joe. In high school I always admired him from afar and thought that he was really "cool", and he was. My prayers are for Joe, you and family.
The Sheehan family
November 25, 2012
Our sympathy at the sudden passing of Joe. His smile and dedication to his God and his Church will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with you all.
November 24, 2012
Kay, Anna and family,
I am deeply saddened by the passing of my moms cousin , Joe. Joe and Kay made the trip from Mass to attendmy mom, Mary Ann's funeral just one month prior. Although I didn't get a chance to talk to him much that day, I did get to hug him and tell him how much I was praying for him. I pray the two of them have united in heaven to watch over all of us. God Bless.
Debi Williams Farley and Family
November 24, 2012
I worked with Joe and what I can offer is that he was PROFESSIONAL in ecery sense of the word. I offer my deep condolences to his family.
November 24, 2012
My greatest sympathy to you and your family. Joe C was a great friend to my dad, Dominick Trapani and he will be greatly missed.
Gina Strout
November 24, 2012
To the Cacciola family - I'm saddened to hear of Joe's passing. Thoughts and prayers from the Hare family - Sincerely, Bill Hare
Clay and Sue Burke
November 24, 2012
Our hearts are saddened by this news. We have special memories of the times we all shared at the Vineyard Community many years ago and still hold you, your family and the other"grapes" in our prayers. God's blessings and comfort on you and your family.
Tari Thomas
November 24, 2012
Warmest sympathy to the Cacciola family..... Mr. C was always so warm, friendly and fun. Hoping all your many special memories are a comfort to you at this time.....
Tari Nugent Thomas
Ron Greenfield
November 24, 2012
Growing up people of my age knew a certain Mr. C on TV from Happy Days. I always had Bobby's dad as my Mr. C and he was just as warm and friendly and funny and wise. As I got older he stayed just the same. Mrs. Cacciola, Bob, Joe and Karen every other family member I haven't listed, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed.
Elna Nugent
November 24, 2012
Dear Kay; I am so ,so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Hard to believe. He was a personality and a talent that will never be forgotten. Many blessings to your whole family. God bless.
John Whisler
November 24, 2012
Kay--Joe was my fav boss and I am shoccked at his death!! May god grant you and yours solace!! John Whisler (and Bernadine)
Jack Tateo
November 24, 2012
Auny Kay,
We are so sorry for your loss. We all are going to miss Uncle Joe.
Love Always Jack & Kathy, Jim & Lindsay, Kristie & Nick, and Robby.
November 24, 2012
Kay: We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kevin & Elaine Peabody
David Keator
November 24, 2012
Dearest Kay & family,
Joanne and I grieve with you on the loss of Joe. He will be so missed.
Joseph Healy
November 24, 2012
Was on the Parish Council with Joe and worked with him on the Summer Festival at St. Ann. Am so shocked and saddened as so many will be. He had such a deep founded love for his faith and devotion to St. Ann. His insight, guidance, humor and strength guided all of us who worked with him. Few words could adequately desctibe the loss we all feel. May God's love and presence and the strength of St. Ann community be with you now and always.
Merle Hazard
November 24, 2012
Kay and Family ~ My deepest sympathy to you all. I remember the wonderful years on Pine Crest Drive. You are in my prayers.
Anne Pinsonneault
November 24, 2012
Kay,
Bob and I were deeply saddened when we heard of Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joe was a wonderful man. Love Anne Pinsonneault
Lenox Police Department
November 24, 2012
Please accept our sincere condolences at the passing of Joe. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
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