Joseph F. Karaffa III's obituary , Passed away on February 14, 2025 in Duryea, Pennsylvania

Joseph F. Karaffa III

March 29, 1974 - February 14, 2025 (50 years old)

Duryea, Pennsylvania

Joseph F. Karaffa III's obituary , Passed away on February 14, 2025 in Duryea, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc.

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Joseph F. Karaffa III

March 29, 1974 - February 14, 2025 (50 years old)

Duryea, Pennsylvania

Joseph F. Karaffa III Obituary

We bid farewell to Joseph F. Karaffa III of Duryea, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 14, 2025 at the age of 50. Joseph touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph F. Karaffa III to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph F. Karaffa, Jr. and Gloria J. Schatzel (Pasquarello); his wife Shannon N. Karaffa (Callahan); and his sister Kristina Schatzel. He is survived by: his children, Carly Karaffa (Anthony Zimmerman) of Kingston and Jovanni Karaffa of Duryea; his close friend Lindsey LaCorte; his stepdaughter Caitlyn Callahan of Dallas; his half-brother Jerome Schatzel, III of Nanticoke; and also, Randy Greenfield and Leah Greenfield of Duryea.

Memorial donations may be made in Joe's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc.



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Feb 24

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Corcoran Funeral Home, Inc.
20 S Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705

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Feb 25

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Saints Peter & Paul Church
13 Hudson Rd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705

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