Joseph was born in San Francisco, CA on February 19, 1951. He graduated from Coffee High School in Florence, AL in 1969 and later attended Florence State University. He began working in Finance before transitioning to Sales – something he was passionate about along with boating, golf and Alabama football.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph C. Caradonna, his mother, Nancy A. Caradonna, and his sister, Martha C. Baier. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Patsy A. Caradonna; his daughters, Jennifer Caradonna Fuller, Michelle (Blane) Leuschner and Jodi (Joe) Chapman; his son Joey (Jenna) Caradonna; eight grandchildren, Camryn, Jordan, Kaitlyn, Madelyn, Faith, Leanna, Emelia and Miles; and his brother Charles A. Caradonna.
The family will receive visitors on Thursday (6/23) between 6-8pm at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home (5416 Parkcrest Dr, Austin TX 78731). A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday (6/24) at St. Theresa Catholic Church (4311 Small Dr, Austin TX 78731), with Father Larry Covington officiating. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery (14501 North IH 35, Pflugervile TX 78660).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to UT Health, Dr. Robert Amato Memorial Fund, PO Box 1321, Houston, TX 77251-1321 or, giving.uth.edu/memorial.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wcfishnorth.com for the Caradonna family.
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