Person Record

Metadata

Name

Caracciolo, James

Othernames

Jimmy Caracciolo

Genealogy ID

65938

Born

15 JAN 1898

Birthplace

Italy

Deceased

12 OCT 1985

Deceased where

Charleston, Tioga PA

Cemetery

West Hill Cemetery

Occupation

Shoe Repair

Titles & honors

Mansfield Chamber of Commerce
Moose Lodge 825, Galeton
Mansfield Volunteer Fire Co.

Father

Anthony Caracciolo

Mother

Catherine Valenti

Spouse

Rachel Chaerolonza, Minnie

Reference

Obit

Notes

CARACCIOLO - James V. Caracciolo, 87, of 237 South Main St., Mansfield, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 1985, in Broad Acres Nursing Home, Charleston Township. Mr. Caracciolo owned and operated Jim’s Shoe Repair on Main Street at Mansfield for 58 years from 1927 to this past July. He was a member of the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce. Born in Reggio do Calabria, Italy, Jan. 15, 1898, he was a son of Anthony and Catherine Valenti Caracciolo. Mr. Caracciolo was a member of Holy Child Roman Catholic Church. He was a 64-year member of the Moose Lodge 825, Galeton, and a member of the 55-Plus Club. He also was a life member of the Mansfield Volunteer Fire Co. A merchant for more than 50 years, he once worked 15 hours a day to keep up with demand, but business declined when it became less expensive to replace shoes than to repair them. Following his retirement, he kept his shop open a few hours a day just to pass the time. He came to the United States in 1915 and settled in Mansfield in 1926. Mr. Caracciolo was an avid bowler for many years. His first wife, Rachael, died in 1943, his second wife, Minnie, died in 1975, and a daughter, Mrs. Isabelle Button, died in December. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Watkins of Blossburg, and Mrs. Louise Crippen of Deland, Fla.; five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday at the church in Mansfield. Burial was in West Hill Cemetery, Galeton. The Rev. John Tamalis, his pastor, officiated. Memorial donations may be made to Hose Room Improvements at the Mansfield Fire Dept. - Wellsboro Gazette, October 16, 1985