Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society of America at any Baue Funeral Home location. Joseph Anthony ''Joe'' Caracci Sr. was born on April 18, 1929 in St. Louis Missouri to Giacamo and Antoinette Caracci. His loving parents preceded him in death. Mr. Caracci was a welder for the Corps of Engineers for 27 years. Mr. Caracci is survived by his loving wife, Shirley J. Caracci of Foley Missouri, his children, Carolyn Dorenkamp (Rick) of Boonton New Jersey, Annette Regan (Tom) of O'Fallon Missouri, Jack Caracci (Joan) of Foristell Missouri, and Joseph ''Joe'' Anthony Caracci Jr. (Michelle) of Wentzville Missouri, and his nine grandchildren, Jason and Eric Dorenkamp, Karin and Jennifer Caracci, Melissa and Matthew Regan and Mandy, Jamie and Amanda Caracci.