By: Maya McComb
On January 25, the Mariner family lost a former teacher who had a memorable and lasting impact on our school community. He began teaching at Moreau in 1969. He was an English teacher, and later took on Journalism and Drama instruction. Mr. Caracciolo founded the school newspaper, “The Explorer,” and his initial teachings and foundations still carry over to our current digital publications. Mr. Caracciolo was also responsible for the first regular fall and spring theater productions, which continue to this day.
After leaving Moreau in 1981, he continued to explore his passion for writing and performing. He is the founder and creator of “ The Crack News” on cable channel 12C in Castro Valley. He later joined the Contra Costa Times as a featured reporter and even interviewed the 49er head coach, Bill Walsh.
Mr. Caracciolo was deeply interested in the Kennedy Assassination, producing a “Primer on the JFK Assassination,” and writing a self-published book, “ A Doorway to Time” that combines the assassination and the understanding of time.
He survives through his loving family, and his impact at Moreau will forever be remembered and appreciated.
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