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Joseph Cucchiaro

joseph cucchiaro

August 25, 1999 ~ January 14, 2026

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Visitation: Sunday, January 18, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764

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Visitation: Sunday, January 18, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764

Add to My Calendar America/New_York 2026-01-18 14:00:00 2026-01-18 04:00:00 JosephCucchiaroVisitation Visitation 551 Route 25A,MILLER PLACE, NY 11764

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    • Joe was in my MUG section during INDOC at maritime. We both had breaks in and out of school so we would always comiserate about our lengthy stay at Ft. Schuyler. Despite that, we would always joke and laugh and have many long conversations shooting the shit – he was always a great man to talk to. Last saw him on the training ship making up sea days while I was working there as an ETO right out of college. I knew his watch schedule and always made a point to pull up to make those quarterdeck watches a little interesting for him. I remember the last conversation we had and we were telling eachother: “we fucking made it” — it was all gonna be downhill from here on out. The newest chapter of our lives would finally turn a new, and brightly colored leaf.

      Everyone looked up to him – he was a natural leader and respected by everybody. Even though we were the same age – I, and everyone else always looked up to him like the levelheaded, wise older brother figure he was. We lost the best of us.

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    • I am so sad hearing about Joe. I remember being pregnant together with our 💕 Joes 💕. I don’t know how a mama heart even begins to process this loss. My love is with the entire Cucchiaro family during your heartbreak loss.

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  6. candle🕯️Grief is the price we pay for love, the heartache no one can heal. Joseph leaves a memory, No one can steal.🕯️

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  8. candleThere are no words, just utter sadness. May the Lord blanket your family with love and support during this time. Sending you all our deepest prayers and love.

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  11. Len, Lindsey, Artie, Andrew, Our hearts are broken for the loss of Joe. We are so sorry for this to have happened to your family. We will surround your family with love and peace.
    Linda Pat David Melissa Andrew Ozorio

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  12. I hope the time Joseph had on this earth was filled with the love and joy from the people he cared for most. His family has my condolences.

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    • candleSending my deepest condolences and prayers to the family. Joe was such a kind-hearted person. May he rest in peace.

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  15. candleMay you rest in the greatest of peace. Miller Place class of 2017 will forever be grateful to have known you🤍

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  16. candleJoe was always so kind and will always be remembered as such. What a privilege to know him & grow up with him in Miller Place. My deepest condolences for this loss and will continue to pray for him & healing for the entire family.

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  17. candleGrowing up with Joe was a true blessing! His kindness and smile lit up the room! I’ll always remember how caring he was towards me and so many others throughout our years in school together and beyond. His encouragement meant the world to me. Praying for the Cucchiaro family and all who will be missing you, Joe!

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  20. candleJoe and I were never very close but we took a class together at Maritime and he was a very bright, warm, and funny soul. The bells are ringing, and the seas are calm, we will miss you brother.

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  23. candleJoe was a kind and lighthearted friend, always making others laugh. He will be greatly missed by all.

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  26. The biggest goofball and a dear friend, there’s no one quite like Joe. He had this way of being able to make you laugh not matter the situation. In our high school friend group, he always brought a sense of lightness that made everything feel a little easier. I admire how he truly walked to his own beat of his drum and had just the silliest most unique personality. It was a privilege to be able to live our reckless teenage years together, I will cherish the memories I have with him forever. Fly high buddy, I love you and you will be missed so much.

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  27. Our paths crossed a few times at SUNY Maritime. First as my IDO my MUG year then again as classmates in license seminar and 1/C cruise years later. We reconnected that summer and talked in passing about strategies for taking license exams but one night, while the training ship was at an unscheduled stop in Portland, Maine, I happened to walk into a bar by myself and see him sitting there and we just talked forever about mutual friends and acquaintances, home, family, what we wanted after school, so long we almost didn’t make it back to the ship in time. I’m sad that we never got to do that more than the one time, I already liked him but that night solidified how good of a person he was. He will be sorely missed. Rest in peace “Cooch”

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  28. The few times I spoke to people, you were one of those few. And I will always remember those few times we spoke. You said you were leaving the uniform. I asked you to do 1 more run with us. Because we would miss seeing you around. There are alot of people that will miss you. Rest well. We will continue the fight…

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  29. Words can’t do justice to explain the person Joe was. He wore his heart on his sleeve and would give the shirt off his back to anyone who needed it. My heart breaks to know he’s no longer here. One of the kindest and most genuine souls I will ever know.
    To say Joe will be missed by all is an understatement. My condolences and prayers to the Cucchiaro family. Rest in peace❤️

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  30. “We never lose those we love, because we can love them in Him who cannot be lost.”

    Deepest condolences Rest in Peace.

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  31. candle” Those we love and have lost are no longer where they were, but are everywhere we are”.
    My condolences and prayers to the familly.
    Rest in peace.

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  33. Lindsay, Len, Artie and Andrew
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know Joseph is in Gods house and at peace🙏🙏

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  34. candleDear Lindsay,Leonard,Artie and Andrew,
    My deepest condolences and love to you all.You are in my thoughts and prayers.May all family who have passed surround Joseph with loving arms.

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  36. candleYou lit up the room with your smile. You were a great classmate and even better friend. Fair winds and following seas

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  37. candleJoe was one of the first people I met and connected with in the Navy. His personality and mine just connected. He was a great friend and just a great person to be around. He will be greatly missed and my deepest condolences go to his family and friends at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  38. candleJoe was my roommate for senior cruise, before this I really didn’t know him and it was a shame because he was a great person and awesome shipmate. We shared a bunch of laughs in Port and a bunch of struggles prepping for license/classes on the boat. He was always someone I could come to and he was a great friend. Rest easy shipmate. My condolences and prayers to the Cucchiaro family.

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  41. We’re so sorry to hear of your son’s passing. We pray that the loving memories that you hold in your hearts help to bring you comfort, now and always.

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  42. Always had a smile on his face and loved to make those around him laugh. You’ll be missed dearly Joe ♥️

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  43. candleOur deepest sympathies to your family. May loving memories bring you peace at this most difficult time 🙏♥️

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  45. candleThere is nothing worse than losing a child. You grieve at your own pace. I am so sorry for your families lost. My heart is with all of you.

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  49. Joe will be deeply missed, we had the opportunity to meet him when he worked on our rig, he was such a bright light and wonderful personality. We will miss him deeply

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  50. candleRest easy shipmate, fair winds and following seas. Joe was super funny and very kind, I enjoyed the laughs on cruise together at SUNY Maritime.

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  51. God bless Joe, prayers for you and your family. May your spirt live on forever and ever. Fare winds and following seas. Once a shipmate always a shipmate. You are in the lords hands now, rest easy.

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  54. candleYou were the very first friend I made at Maritime. I pray your soul is at peace Cooch, and I pray your family gets through this strong.

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  55. candleMy deepest condolences to the whole family. Words aren’t enough to express my sorrow. Sending prayers and hugs.

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  56. Joe was my student more than once at Maritime. It is so poignant to ‘light’ a candle here for him online, as he was always a bright spark in the room.

    Looking over our messages, he was ever kind, intelligent, respectful and so often made me laugh. I still teach those classes, and have returned to my notes to add his name, so I always think of the books he liked best, especially in science fiction class, in the years to come.

    My condolences to all of his family and friends.

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  58. candleRest now with the angels Joe where there are no tears and no pain.
    Your light will always shine. Our prayers are now with your extended loving family🙏🏻🙏🏻

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  60. candleDear Cucchiaro family, we grieve deeply with you. Clyde and I are just so very sorry. We wish you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
    Love, Christy & Clyde

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  61. John and I are so devastated having heard about Joseph. We are out of town and were not able to make the service but know that you are all in our prayers.

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  62. Joe is a great guy. Always leaving a positive impact on anyone who had the privilege to be around him. Sending prayers and peace to your family.

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  63. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My heart and prayers go out to your family and friends. May your memories help you through this terribly difficult time.

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  67. Im so sorry for your loss. I pray for healing for all you you during this most difficult time and hope you will find comfort all of the beautiful memories you shared.

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  69. candleHe was the nicest guy. I remember the last time I spoke to him, having run into him at the gym, because he was just so, so kind. He was kind to all, and that’s the way I think a good lot of MPHS class of 2017 may remember him. Sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones, and may he rest in peace.

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  71. candleJoe was a phenomenal man. Great shipmate and an even better friend.

    We have the watch brother. Fair Winds and Following Seas.

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  72. We have come to love your sister Aivy, and if she loved you, I know we would have also. I’m sorry we didn’t get to meet you. May you rest in peace knowing that you left behind many people whoyou cared for and cared for you.

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  74. Wishing you strength and love at this time May you find comfort in the memories you shared with your loved one We are so sorry!
    The Rodecker Family

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