Joseph Caradonna, age 79 of Somerville, died Tuesday in his home following a lengthy illness. Mr. Caradonna was born in Italy, the son of the late Pietro and the late Francesca (Palermo) Caradonna. He came to the United States in 1965 and has been a Somerville resident ever since. He is a retired machinist and loved spending time caring for his garden. As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be made in Joseph´s memory to Hallmark Hospice, 100 Hospital Road, Malden, MA 02148.
Mr. Caradonna is survived by his wife Frances M. (Ippolito) and their son Peter Caradonna of Arlington. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Megan and loving granddaughter Margaret. Brother of the late Paolo, Gaspare, and Baldassare Cardonna.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main St. Medford, Friday at 8 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 79 Warner St. Medford/ Somerville at 9 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 5 thru 9. Service will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.