Giuseppe "Peppino" Caracciolo Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Giuseppe “Peppino” Caracciolo, was born on April 22, 1939 in Reggio Calabria, Italy to Santo Caracciolo and Carmela (Muia) Caracciolo. He passed away peacefully on August 13, 2020 in Fresno, California at the age of 81. Peppino immigrated to the United States in 1971 with his wife Amelia De Santis Caracciolo and their two daughters, Carmen and Luisa. Soon thereafter, they had a son, Santo Caracciolo. Peppino was a cook in the Italian Navy and his dream was to come to America one day and open a fine dining Italian restaurant. He fulfilled his dream and opened Peppino’s Italian Cuisine. He was known for his long white hair, witty sense of humor, charm and a heart of gold. Infamous for his Cioppino, Spaghetti Cartoccio with miniature Australian Lobster tails and his Tiramisu' people would come from the Bay area and fly in from New York, Los Angeles to experience his passion for food. Whether you met him once or knew him for years to come he was unforgettable. He was truly one of a kind and a legend in Fresno. Peppino left a legacy behind of love, laughter, and food. Aside from his business, Peppino enjoyed hunting and lived his life to the fullest. If there is one thing you could take from Peppino, is that he always saw the positive aspect of any life situation. He instilled that value into his children and grandchildren. Peppino will be missed by his loving wife, Amelia De Santis Caracciolo; his children Carmen Caracciolo Vitale and her fiance Douglas Melkonian of Fresno, Luisa Caracciolo Gandolfo and her husband Ernesto Gandolfo of Italy and Santo Caracciolo of Fresno. He will be missed by his beloved grandchildren Pietro Vitale, Amelia Vitale and Sabrina Gandolfo. A vigil service will be held at Chapel of the Light Funeral Home on Monday, August 31, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 by Rev. Msgr. Patrick McCormick. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum. NOTE: Due to Corona Virus, we ask those attending to be responsible and maintain a safe social distance. Masks are a requirement.

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Giuseppe "Peppino" Caracciolo

April 22, 1939 - August 13, 2020