Jack Caserta

On December 28, 2021. of Washington Twp.  Age 86.  Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Farrell).  Devoted father of Marianne Perazzelli (Stephen).  Loving grandfather of John Michael, and Jacqueline.  Proud great-grandfather of Jack. Loving son of the late Laurence and Elsie Mae (nee Yardley) Caserta.  Dear brother of Neal Caserta (Patricia) and the late Florence, Virginia, Marion, Edith, Larry, and Richard.

Open your eyes and there I am…

Jack Caserta was a quiet storm, stern, gentle and a kind, loving man. He loved to sing and when he was younger had been afforded the opportunity to take voice lessons. He and I always sang together. The harmony was sweet.  Jack was a devoted husband, Proud Dad, Grandpop and Great Grandpop. He has been a source of guidance and love to all those who have had the opportunity to know him. He was one of eight children growing up on a farm here in Washington Township from the age of 3. He is survived by his Brother Neal, (My favorite Uncle).

My Dad was self-employed for many years as a Carpenter when I was a child, so vacations didn’t come often, but that was ok. He worked hard to earn the money he had to provide for his family and that was more important than going somewhere. Although we did go to Disney when I was 6 and while walking the park we were met by Grumpy from the Seven Dwarfs, as we walked, I became frightened because Grumpy wouldn’t leave me alone.. so My Dad allowed me to climb up his back to protect me which he did a really good job of all my life. As I got older we went on camping trips to Tom’s Cove Campground in VA with a lot with family, that was always fun. When I started High School in 1980, my Dad became gainfully employed in the Maintenance Department for the Deptford Board of Education, where he worked until his 79^th birthday and finally retired! I think if my Mom hadn’t passed earlier, he’d still be working there. He loved his job and the camaraderie he acquired through the years there.

My Dad loved his Grandson, John Michael and was proud of him with every fiber of his being. He loved him and if you couldn’t tell by the pictures you see on display you need to look again. Then came Jacqueline, (his first name sake) 13 years later and she was his Beautiful Butterfly, and he would have without a doubt laid down his life for her as well without a second thought. He even made up a song for her and would sing it to her as he pretended, she was flying in the air.  Time went on and then Jack Edward came along his first and only Great-Grandson who was lovingly named after him (Just look for that picture too, it says it all). I cannot leave this unsaid either, My Husband Steve was the only man to have come into my life that he trusted and respected and spoke with love of as if he were his own son. He would tell me how happy he was to see I had found forever like he had with my Mom. In his passing he knew that I would be taken care of, and it was alright to go home with Pat. I know that he never fully recovered from her loss, he just survived and knew that I was there to take care of him.  Talk about a full life and one full of love and pride, that would be my Dad!!! He will be forever missed and loved beyond a doubt. But I know that there will come a time when I see him again. So as I said ….

Open your Eyes and there I am, just look and listen.

Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing Tuesday 6:00-8:00 PM and Wednesday 9:00-10:00 AM at the Egizi Funeral Home, 119 Ganttown Rd., Washington Twp.  Funeral service 10:00 AM.  Interment, Bethel Cemetery, Washington Twp.

“A Life Well Lived Is Worth Remembering”