John A. Coraccio

John A. Coraccio obituary

John A. Coraccio

John Coraccio Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson Funeral Home - Ayer on Nov. 24, 2025.

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TAMPA. Florida: John A. Coraccio, 78, of Tampa, Florida died Friday, November 21, 2025 at Lowell General Hospital, Lowell.

John was born in Waltham, June 27, 1947, a son of John A. and Adeline (Ferro) Coraccio and spent much of his formative years in Waltham and Chelmsford. He was a graduate of Billerica High School and continued his education at Northen Essex Community College in Haverhill.

After college he worked in early education. He went on to own his own employment agency, and had a successful career in recruitment and Human Resources.

He was a curator of fine things, an avid painter and writer, and was passionate about his spirituality.

He leaves two brothers, Roy Coraccio of Henderson, NV, Robert A. Coraccio of Ayer,; two sisters, Patricia Coraccio of Quincy and Susan Pender of Woburn. He also leaves five nieces and a nephew.

He was predeceased by a brother, Stephen Coraccio of Chelmsford.

Funeral services will be held privately.

The Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, Ayer is assisting the family with arrangements.

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