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Joseph Caiola Obituary

Caiola - Joseph J. ""Joe"" Caiola, 70, of Rome, passed away on Aug. 16, 2025. Services : A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 22, at 10:30 A.M. at Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish, Lourdes Campus, 2222 Genesee St., Utica. Calling hours will be on Thursday, August 21, from 4 to 6 P.M. at McGrath, Myslinski, Kowalczyk & Nunn Funeral Directors, 470 French Road, Utica. Burial with full military honors will be in St. Agnes Cemetery, Utica, following the Mass. Contributions: : In lieu of flowers, may be made in Joe's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project. They may be offered at the funeral home during calling hours or online at support.woundedwarriorproject.org. Envelopes will be available.

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Published by Daily Sentinel from Aug. 21 to Aug. 22, 2025.

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John S. Cartagirone

August 20, 2025

Joseph was easy to know like and be proud of.

Wendy Harding (Janice's mom)

August 20, 2025

Love, condolences and prayers for Michelle, Melissa and families for the loss of your dad and loved one. Your parents were the easiest going, coolest people I had the pleasure of knowing. Take comfort in knowing that they truly are together again.

Michelle Randazzo

August 20, 2025

Dear Ciaola family,
I am so sorry for your loss, I know the closeness your family shares. Joe was a great guy...funny, serious about Jeeps and loyal, I have many great memories as I am sure you do too...May he rest in peace.
My condolences,
Michelle Randazzo

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Memorial Events
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Aug

21

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

McGrath, Myslinski, Kowalczyk & Nunn Funeral Directors

470 French Road , Utica, NY 13502

Aug

22

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish, Our Lady of Lourdes Campus

2222 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502

Funeral services provided by:

McGrath, Myslinski, Kowalczyk & Nunn Funeral Directors - Utica

470 French Road, Utica, NY 13502

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