Joseph Tilford Carroll

Due to a recent illness, Joseph Carroll passed away suddenly on October 23, 2024. Joe was born to Florence Nadine (Rittimann) and Charles Lincoln Carroll in Visalia, CA. Though he grew up in San Jose, he lived the last 60 years in the Aptos and Watsonville areas.

Since Joe was 16 years old he owned and drove a variety of antique classic hot rod and sports cars. He participated in many car shows, made many friends, and was proud to have won many awards.

A person of many talents and abilities Joe retired 25 years ago from a variety of occupations. His retirement allowed him to travel extensively in Europe many times. He especially loved Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey, and Croatia, and was able to further his interest in archeology, art, architecture, and ancient cultures. He and his family and friends enjoyed Puerto Vallarta, Mexico every year.

Though he contributed his time to organizations such as Big Brother, Salesian School, and Rotary, Joe was best known for his kindness and willingness to help family, friends, and neighbors. He was a quiet, thoughtful, and hardworking man who loved his family most of all.

He is survived by his forever loving wife Dorothy (Oneto) of 56 years, his son Andrew and wife Tamara, his daughter Angela, and his grandchildren Vincent Giacomo Carroll, Anthony Lorenzo Carroll, Alessandra Linda Sohl, and Benson Joseph Sohl. He is also survived by his sisters Mona Carroll and Kathleen Lee, and many nieces and nephews, and his most recent best pooch ever, Buddy.

Published in The Pajaronian · November 1, 2024