Obituary of Joseph P Carra Sr.

Joseph P. Carra Sr, 73, of Bridgewater NJ died on Tuesday May 9, 2022 at his home. He was born on August 22, 1948 in Italy to his loving parents Anna (Lico) Carra and the late Anthony Carra.

Joseph immigrated to the United States on November 13, 1954 as a young child with his parents and sister Carmela.  He became a United States Citizen on September 23, 1965.  Joseph grew up in his younger years in Raritan Borough before residing in Bridgewater Twp NJ for the past 45 years.   Joseph worked in the HVAC industry for many years.  He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed freshwater fishing and   deer hunting especially with the bow and arrow.  He was very outgoing and could make a conversation with strangers.  Joseph enjoyed family functions and loved his children and grandchildren.  Joseph was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend to many.  He will be missed by all who knew him.

Joseph is survived by his loving sons, Joseph P. Carra Jr. of Perkiomenville Pa and Christopher Carra (Carrie) of Harleysville Pa., his mother Anna (Lico) Carra of Branchburg NJ and the joys of his life his grandchildren, Luca, Renzo, Declan and Elia.   He is also survived by his brother Dominic Carra (Joann) of Bridgewater NJ, and sisters Carmela Kopf (Wayne) and Cathy Sutton(Duke) of Branchburg NJ and six nieces and nephews who he adored. 

Joseph was predeceased by his father Anthony Carra.

A visitation will take place on Tuesday May 17, 2022 between 9:00am and 11:00am at the Bongiovi Funeral Home 416 Bell Avenue Raritan NJ 908-725-1887.  Prayer services will start at 11:00am at the funeral home.  Burial will be private.  

                          “FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS”