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Joseph Caro Obituary

Joseph Caro, 88, of McGaheysville, VA passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 in Harrisonburg. Joseph was born June 30, 1937 in New York. He served our country in the United States Navy and moved to the Valley in 2002 from Virginia Beach. He was a member of the Elkton Presbyterian Church and loved to fish and bowl, enjoyed woodworking, tinkering around his home, and vacations to Cherokee, North Carolina. He retired as a regional facilities manager for AMF Bowling. He is survived by his son, Joseph L. Caro and wife, Michele, daughters, Allison Caro-Bobbitt and husband, Dylan, Debarah J. Caro; grandchildren, Kristina, Joseph, Michael, and Dakota, along with several great-grandchildren, special family friends, Debbie and Doug Coles, and several beloved family pets. Following his wishes, services will be private. In lieu of sending flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Published by Rocktown Now on Aug. 20, 2025.

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