Joseph Vincent Caputo Jr., retired teacher

Joseph Vincent Caputo Jr., 72, of Lewes passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes. He was born May 29, 1947, in Newark, N.J., son of the late Joseph and Mary (Pisapia) Caputo.

He spent more than 30 years as a teacher, most recently at Dover High School. In retirement, Joe enjoyed traveling, surf fishing and boating with his wife and family, creating a lifetime of memories. 

Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Joan (Harris) Caputo; his daughter, Lara Crowley (Tim); his son, Jay Caputo (Anna); his grandsons: TJ Crowley, Ryan Crowley, and Seph Caputo; his sisters: Rosemarie, Janet and Karen; his brother, Greg; and his many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m., at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Hwy., Lewes, where friends may visit beginning at 10 a.m. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Mr. Caputo's memory to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852, fundraise.kidneyfund.org/fundraiser/2584443 or the Blood Bank of Delmarva, 100 Hygeia Drive, Newark, DE 19713, delmarvablood.org.

Please visit Mr. Caputo's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com