A longtime Chelsea resident and Winter snowbird of Lake Wales, FL, Joseph passed away in Florida on April 20, 2024.  He was 75 years of age.  Born and raised in Chelsea, he is the son of the late Amadeo and Helen (McClellan) Carrillo.  Joe was a retired mail carrier for the USPS.  He dedicated 50 years of service with the Post Office until his retirement in 2018.  He was known for his kind heart and his love of life.  Joe loved fast cars, motorcycles and all New England sports teams.  He was a late member of the Italian American Club.

Joe was the beloved fiancé and long-term partner of Caroline Cowart.  Dear father of Joseph Robert Carrillo, Jr. and Alison Jordan Oliver.  Loving brother of Joanne Chelotti.  Joe is also survived by 10 grandchildren.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., CHELSEA on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M.  Funeral services will follow the visitation in the Funeral Home at 5:30 P.M.

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