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Joseph Jafo Carriere

June 11, 1971 — April 22, 2017

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Joseph Jafo Carriere

Joseph Jafo Carriere, passed away at his Melrose home on Saturday, April 22, 2017 after several lengthy illnesses. Joe was born and lived in Melrose. He attended the Horace Mann and St. Mary's schools in Melrose. Joe graduated from Melrose High School and also attended the Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall School, Northeastern, and Berklee College of Music.

Joe, an accomplished guitarist, led his band "Jafo World" at well-known venues and charitable events in and around Boston, with occasional appearances at resort locations in New York and northern New England. Joe was pursuing a successful acting career. He appeared in various speaking, supporting, or featured roles in several recent films, including Bleed For This, Black Mass, District C-11, DJ Stan The Man, The Last Delivery, and Portico.

His talents were many and his joy exuded from the core of his being. His greatest pleasure was in helping others attain their goals.

Joe was the beloved son of Grace and Robert Carriere of Melrose, and the beloved brother of Ann M. Carriere of Melrose. Relatives, friends and followers worldwide will miss him.

Arrangements are private.

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