Joseph R. "Jumpy" Caroselli

Joseph Ralph "Jumpy" Caroselli, 85 of Millfield, Ohio, formerly of Hartford and Kinsman, Ohio died Thursday, December 20th at Kimes Convalesent Center in Athens. Joe was born March 26th 1927 in Moween, Pennsylvania, the son of Frank and Maria Lozzi Caroselli . Mr. Caroselli had served in the Middle Eastern Conference World War II as Army Staff Sergeant in the 2753 Engineer Batallion in Casa Blanca , Cairo , and Germany. He had been employed at Mullins Manufacturing/Youngstown Kitchens and owned Fiesta Cafe and Caroselli's Restaurant.He was a member of Kinsman American Legion, Kinsman Veteran of Foreign Wars, Farm Bureau,Kinsman Fire Department, and Bronzwood Golfcourse. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and hunting. He was preceded in death July 29th, 1992 by his wife Joyce Pennell Caroselli whom he married July 2nd 1949; a brother John Caroselli and sisters Helen Zaffuto, Nancy Bills,and Theresa Statdmiller. Survivors include 3 daughters; Linda Johnson (JJ) of Hubbard, Denise Swick (Tom) of Millfield, and Diane Brest (Karl) of Kinsman; 6 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren; one brother, Frank Caroselli of Wisconsin, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at a later date. A heartfelt thank you to the employees of Kimes Convalescent for all your care and compassion over the last few years. Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 8569 Main St., Kinsman,OH 44428, handled arrangements with a guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com

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