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Former HB Mayor Joe Carchio dies at age 89

 

by: Jerry Person
Published: July 16, 2026 & July 20, 2026

 

 

HUNTINGTON BEACH...Surf City is a little sadder when the news arrived of the passing of one of its former mayors Joe Carchio at his home in New Jersey at age 89.

Carchio was a popular Huntington Beach mayor with residents of all age groups, from Students to Veterans and was also supportive of the many other local events during his time in Huntington Beach.

Having lost out in a bid for city council in 2002, Carchio didn't give up and was elected to council in 2006.

Carchio at a Veterans Day Ceremony at Huntington Beach Plaza

 

As an Army Veteran, Carchio attended the city's military events each year that he was able.

Joe Carchio riding in the 4th of July Parade

 

Joe Carchio in the 1970s came to live in Huntington Beach from his home state of New Jersey and shortly afterward opened two resturants, Bella Luna on Main Street and Jersey Joe's on Olive Avenue.

Carchio with girlfriend Judy Rosser

 

To be closer to family, Carchio and his girlfriend Judy Rosser moved from Surf City back to New Jersey in 2022.

He is survived by Judy Rosser, his sister Eileen Petrosino, three sons and a daughter, three stepchildren, 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Photos: HB Newsfile