John Santo Caracciolo

John Santo Caracciolo, age 74, of Bluffton, SC and formerly of Charleston, SC and Long Beach, NY died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Coastal Carolina Medical Center in Hardeeville, SC. Mr. Caracciolo was born on August 30, 1941 in Long Beach, NY, the son of the late Santo Caracciolo, a Long Beach firefighter who died in the line of duty and Carmen Caracciolo. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He was retired as a Long Beach, NY firefighter. After retirement while living in Charleston he worked as a Nature Tour Guide at Magnolia Plantation. He founded the Sun City Hilton Head Long Island Club, and was a member of the Croquet Club and Bocce Club. He also participated in sailing, woodworking, and glasscrafters. He was an active member of the Long Beach, NY class of 59’ Reunion committee. Mr. Caracciolo is survived by his partner of 10 years, Debora Brandt; children, Andrew and wife Krista, Timothy, and Jennifer. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Justin, Drew, Kyle, Lia, Matthew, and Sarah; as well as many friends in Long Island, South Carolina, and Florida. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 29, 2016 at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC 29910. In March, a Celebration of Life will be held on his beloved boardwalk in Long Beach, NY. In lieu of flowers, you may donate to the American Heart Association or the Long Beach Firefighters IAFF 287, for families of fallen firefighters.