Joseph P. Cardaciotto, 61, died Wednesday at Lourdes Medical Center of Burlington County. Born in Trenton, he was a life long area resident. He was a graduate of Trenton Central High School, where he was an avid football player. He was a member of the Baron's Club of Hamilton and the Kent Club of Trenton. Joseph enjoyed exercising, swimming and was most admired for his generosity.

Son of the late Paul A. Cardaciotto, he is survived by his mother; Olga V. Cardaciotto (nee Sulowski). Two brothers and sisters-in-law; Stanley J. and Linda Cardaciotto of Yardville and Paul A. Jr and Diane Cardaciotto of Florence. Four nieces: LeeAnn, Marcie, Jenna and Kristin Cardaciotto and two nephews: Eric and Paul Cardaciotto. Very dear friends Duke and Celia Milacci of Trenton, Margaret Milacci and her daughter Brittany of Hamilton Township and Skippy and Kathy Milacci and their sons Louis and Frank of Hamilton Township.

Family and Friends are invited to attend a memorial on Joseph's behalf Friday from 7 to 9 pm at the Peppler Funeral Home, 122 Crosswicks St., Bordentown, NJ. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donors choice.