Caracciolo, Emerico A., 87 of Deerfield Beach, formerly of Queens, New York was welcomed into the Gates of Heaven on October 24, 2011. He is survived by his two wonderful daughters, Ann Battaglini and Susan Raffanello, two exceptional grandchildren, Nicole Battaglini and Justin Raffanello, his loving brothers, Ralph and Carmine, and his Son-in-Law John Raffanello. He will be missed by his many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, October 28, 2011, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn Funeral Home North, 200 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach where funeral services will be Saturday October 29, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in Emerico's memory to Hospice by the Sea or the Luekemia Foundation.