Joseph R. Caivano

Weatherhead Young Funeral Home

Joseph R. Caivano, age 78, of Brick, NJ passed away on April 10, 2023, at Ocean Medical Center while surrounded by his family.  He was born in Newark, NJ and lived in Vauxhall and Milburn, NJ prior to moving to Brick, NJ in 1976.  Joe graduated from Milburn High School in 1963, where he played varsity football.  In 1968 Joe enlisted in the United States Navy, where he honorably served his country during the Vietnam War.  After his service he went on to work for his Father’s construction company, then the NJ Highway Authority where he retired in the early 2000’s. Joe continued to work after his retirement as a bus driver at Briggs Bus Co. driving special needs children.  Joe was a parishioner at Church of the Visitation Church, Brick; he was very involved in his children’s lives, coaching and umpiring for Brick Little League for many years, he was also a supportive band parent of the Brick High School Marching Band.  

He is preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Josephine Caivano and his brother Daniel Caivano Jr.  

Surviving him are his wife of 51 years, Carol Caivano; his daughter Joanne Martone and her husband Fred; son Joseph Caivano Jr. and his wife Melissa; grandchildren, Giana, Anthony, and Izzy; sister-in-law, Kathy Caivano; he is also survived by many nieces and nephews.  

A viewing for Joseph will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, from 4 pm to 8 pm at Weatherhead Young Funeral Home, 885 Mantoloking Road Brick, NJ 08723.  A mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, 9:30 am at Church of the Visitation, Brick.  Interment will follow at St. Teresa of Avilla Cemetery, Summit, NJ.  The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made in Joseph’s name to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org