John Joseph Carangelo Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Joseph Carangelo, age 97, a resident of La Joya, NM passed away on August 4, 2018. He was born in Middlebury, Connecticut, graduated from Boston’s Northeastern University, and was awarded a Purple Heart with oak leaf clusters during his service in the US Army Infantry during WWII. After his return from the European Theater, he devoted himself to his wife and family, his career as a chemical engineer for Uniroyal, and started on a life-long service to his community, especially in the areas of educational access and public good. He facilitated building North Smithfield High School in Rhode Island, CT and La Promesa Elementary School in Veguita, New Mexico. John was proud to have volunteered as a mayordomo of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in La Joya and also the La Joya Acequia, with various organizations such as the Socorro Soil and Water District, the Rio Grande Conservancy, the Rio Abajo Library, the La Joya Community Redevelopment Association, and the Sevilleta National Wildlife refuge. Whatever his project, John strove to attain the best for his community. He cherished his earlier life in New England and loved his life in La Joya. John is preceded in death by his son Peter Alex, his sister Elena and his parents Mariangela and Domenico. He is survived by his wife Martha, his children; Jack, Martha Gail, and Paul, his sister Gloria, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews. All services were held August 9, 2018, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, La Joya, NM. The family wishes to thank the community for their help, condolences and support. Please sign John’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM.

John Joseph Carangelo

July 29, 1921 - August 4, 2018