Carmelo (Carl) Basilico, age 92, of Jupiter, Florida, passed away on November 15th 2020. He is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Domenica (Foti) Basilico. Carl is survived by his son, Benedict Basilico and two daughters, Linda (Basilico) Scurr and Barbara Basilico-Riley. He was grandfather to Brenna Scurr, Crystal and Dylan Riley and great-grandfather to Amelia Rose.
Carl served in the navy as a young man, attaining the rank of Electrician’s Mate First Class. Originally from New York, the family moved to Florida in 1970 and Carl worked at Pratt Whitney as an electrical engineer until his retirement in 1990. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, including his long time friend Donna Dutton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 am at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1701 Indian Creek Parkway, Jupiter, FL 33458. Interment to follow at the Royal Palm Memorial Gardens, 5601 Greenwood Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 at 12 noon.