Joseph Anthony Casacio, Jr.

Joseph Anthony Casacio, Jr. P.E., P.L.S. Joseph Anthony Casacio, Jr., 68, of Jenkintown, Pennsylvania and Ocean City, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Joe will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Carole (née Silvestri), of 45 years, son, Joseph A. III, daughter, Christina, son-in-law, Eric, beloved grandson, Nicolas, sisters, Joanne Regli, Barbara Remaley, Mary Lynne Henry, Joy Nash, and brother, Stanley, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Joe was born in Philadelphia on September 14, 1948, the namesake and son of the late Joseph Anthony Casacio, Sr. He was also predeceased by his dear mother, Verna Mae (Rizzuto) Casacio. After graduating from Valley Forge Military Academy, Joe went on to graduate from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. He graduated from Villanova University with a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Joe was licensed in Pennsylvania as a Professional Engineer (PE) and a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS). Joe was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the American Concrete Institute. Joe enlisted in the United States Army where he served until 1976 when he was honorably discharged having achieved the rank of SP5 Military Specialist. While in college, Joe spent his summers as a bridge inspector with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. After graduation, he was employed by PennDOT as a bridge project manager. Soon after, Joe expanded upon the dream of his father by successfully leading the family real estate development business for nearly four decades. He held various officer positions including president. His greatest talent and love was construction. Joe was extremely detail oriented and was involved in every aspect of a project from planning to successful completion. He also served as a director on boards of various corporations and associations. Joe enjoyed traveling, reading mystery novels on the beach, riding his bike on the boardwalk, playing his guitar, and snow skiing. He had a passion for classic and collectible automobiles, often participating in car rallies throughout the U.S. and Europe with Carole. However, his greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially “cruising” in the ‘62 corvette with his grandson, Nicolas. The family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30 to 10:45 AM on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Immaculate Conception BVM Church, 602 West Avenue, Jenkintown, PA. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM. Donations may be made online to The Pavilion at Penn Medicine at Givingpages.upenn.edu/rememberingjoe or by check written in memory of Joseph A. Casacio, Jr. payable to “Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania” and mailed to Penn Medicine Development Attention: Sheryl Garton 3535 Market Street Suite 750 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104. Services entrusted to Joseph J. McGoldrick Funeral Home Home. Condolences: www.McGoldrickFH.com