Edward Joseph Caputo

Edward Joseph Caputo, 90, of Emerson, New Jersey, passed away on July 6, 2023, peacefully at home with his beloved wife, Carol (Taft Wright) Caputo and family by his side. Ed was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many.

Born and lived in the Bronx, NY, until his family moved to Dumont, NJ. He went to Dumont High School, Class of ’52, and was involve in an operetta group where he met his high school sweetheart, Carol. He enlisted in the Marine Corps, served in the Korean War and the two were married on August 26, 1956, just before his discharge. He spent 39 years as an electrician in NYC Local #3 IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers).

He and Carol were members of Westwood United Methodist Church where he was involved in the vocal and handbell choirs. He was also a member of Orpheus, an all-men’s choir, the Gooney Bird detachment of the Marines and a Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Edward is predeceased by his parents, Joseph A. and Mildred (Dalcero) Caputo, brother Ralph Caputo and his wife Rita, brother David Caputo, and son-in-law Timothy J. Sargeant.

He leaves behind his loving wife Carol, daughters Ivy Liebmann and husband Kurt, Wendy Sargeant and Aimee Caputo; Grandchildren Cassiopeia Stilianessis, Dreyton and wife Jenna Caputo, Abigail and husband Brett Santor, and Michaela Stilianessis and 3 great-grandchildren Dominic and Ryan Caputo and Gianni Santor; his dedicated and beloved caregiver Pauline Williams; as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive their relatives and friends on Friday, July 14 from

2-4 pm and 6-8 pm at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood. A church service celebrating Edward’s life and faith will be held on Saturday, July 15, 11 am at Westwood United Methodist Church, 105 Fairview Ave, Westwood, NJ. The interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park in Paramus. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Westwood United Methodist Church.