Joseph A. “Joe Cats” Ciaramitaro, of Somerville for 47 years formerly of the North End of Boston died in the Mt. Auburn Hospital Cambridge after a brief illness.
Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Joseph and Philomena (Biondo) Ciaramitaro.
Joe was a Commercial Fisherman, for many years at the docks on Boston’s waterfront. Mr. Ciaramitaro was a member of the Fisherman´s Club, North End of Boston.
Mr. Ciaramitaro was the beloved husband of the late Lillian (Raso) Ciaramitaro. Devoted father of Joseph A. Ciaramitaro Jr. of Somerville, John J. Ciaramitaro of Texas, and Phyllis Williams of Somerville. Also survived by10 loving Grandchildren and 9 loving Great Grandchildren. Brother of Vito Ciaramitaro of Medford.
A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday at 10 AM in St. Catherine of Genoa Church, 179 Summer Street, Somerville the Rev. Brian F. Manning officiating.
Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Friends may visit Thursday from 4 thru 8 at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford.
As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be sent in Joseph’s memory to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701