Joseph Louis DeCaporale, Jr.

77, of Clearwater, FL, formerly of Rhode Island passed away on 5, August 2021. Born in Providence, RI, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Helen (Balasco) DeCaporale, Sr.

He is survived by his beloved wife Elaine Audette DeCaporale, their son Paul and his wife Michelle; brother William “Billy” DeCaporale, and family; father-in-law Paul E. Audette, step-daughter Anne-Marie, nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his former wife Jo-Ann and their children, Christine, Joseph and Susan.

Mr. DeCaporale graduated from La Salle Academy, Providence College, and Suffolk University where he earned his Juris Doctorate.  He practiced law for nearly 40 years in the State of Rhode Island as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and in private practice.  He retired in 2007 and relocated to Clearwater, FL.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, August 28th at 10:00 am in St. Anthony’s Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. VISITING HOURS will be held in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston on Friday, August 27th from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760.