Dr. Joseph P. Caterinichio

Jun 27, 1941 -

Apr 25, 2025

Dr. Joseph P. Caterinichio, DDS, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and respected member of the Anchorage community, passed away peacefully on Apr. 25, 2025, at Providence Alaska Medical Center, surrounded by loved ones.

Joe was born on June 27, 1941, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Gaspar and Angelina Caterinichio. As a young boy, he moved to Alaska and proudly graduated from West Anchorage High School in 1959. He went on to attend Gonzaga University before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Creighton University in 1967.

In 1964, Joe married the love of his life, Antonina (Nina) Costantini. Together, they made Alaska their home and raised six children, all talented athletes and strong students. Family was the heart of Joe's life and his greatest source of pride.

After completing dental school, Joe served as a Captain in the United States Army Dental Corps, stationed at Fort Dix, N.J. Following his military service, he returned to Alaska, where he dedicated more than five decades to practicing dentistry, caring for generations of Alaskans with compassion, skill and a warm smile. Joe had a deep love for Alaska and everything it offered. He was an avid pilot and outdoorsman, spending countless cherished days flying his plane or relaxing at Big Lake with his family.

Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Nina; sister, Mary Caterinichio; children, Angelina, Lisa, Joey, Gaspar and Nina; their spouses; 18 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Teresa Ann, who passed away in 2018.

A man of quiet strength, deep faith, and endless generosity, Joe leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work and devotion to family. He will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him.

A funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Cathedral, 800 West 5th Avenue in Anchorage, on May 10, 2025, at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joe's memory to the Chugiak-Eagle River Food Pantry, P.O. Box 770322, Eagle River, AK 99577.