It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph Edward Caslin, age 73, who passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at his Residence in National Park, New Jersey.

Born on February 23, 1951, Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph E. Caslin, Sr. (deceased) and Kathleen M. Markham (deceased). He was a brother to Edward, Patricia Taylor (James), and Timothy, and a  father to his children, Christina Distefano, Sharon Boyette (Bruce), and Joseph Caslin III (Crystal). He was also a grandfather to Kendal Distefano, Kimberly Distefano, Shelby Souder, Karli Souder, and Hunter Caslin, and a great-grandfather to Ryan Souder and Levi Souder. Additionally, he leaves behind his best friend, Steve McCourt, with whom he shared a lifelong, deep friendship.

Joe grew up in Philadelphia and attended Mater Dolorosa and North Catholic High Schools. He will be remembered for his dry sense of humor, his passion for cars, car races, boats, fishing, bait and unusual forms of transportation and his love of repairing anything Mechanical.

All services are private.

If anyone wants to make a donation in memory of Joseph, please consider St. Jude's Hospital for Children or your preferred charity or cause.