Carriveau,
Joseph
Joseph M. Carriveau, age 67, passed away on March 15, 2016, after a brief
illness at Mercy Medical Hospital in Oshkosh. He was born in Oconto Falls,
Wisconsin, on March 1, 1949, to Raymond and Jeanette (Casper) Carriveau. Joe
went to Oconto Falls High School and was a member of Key Club, Student
Council, Mixed Chorus, and track. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Letters
and Science at The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1972. He had further
education in radio-television broadcasting at Brown Institute in Minnesota
where he earned his first and second-class Engineering licenses for radio
and television.
In his younger years, he was active in Boy Scouts of America, 4-H, Berlin
Jaycees, and Berlin Kiwanis Club. He was on the state board of directors for
the Wisconsin Amputee Golf Association, in addition to many other
organizations.
In 1975, he lost his leg in a motorcycle accident, but God blessed him with
the gift to play different musical instruments. Joe enjoyed playing polka
dances, supper clubs, and county fairs. He shared his musical talents,
playing for free in nursing homes, area schools, and churches. He had a
weekly radio polka show for twenty years.
He is survived by his wife, Mira; three sons: James (Julie) of Berlin,
Thomas (Ashley) of California, and Robert (Janet) of Ripon; four
grandchildren: Addie, Oliver, Lincoln, and Andrew; a sister, Kathy Allen of
Oconto Falls; an aunt, Marcella Meyer, and numerous cousins. He was preceded
in death by his son, Danny; and his parents.
A memorial service will be held at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic
Church, Oshkosh, on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., with Father
Doug LeCaptain officiating. Friends may be received at the church from 9:00
a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being
established in Joe's name.
Joe will always be remembered for his quick wit and the ability to play well
with others.
Thank you to the PACU2 and ICU staff at Mercy Hospital for the care and
compassion shown to Joe during his hospital stay.
