Standing O is toasting Joseph Caggiano, an Italian immigrant who truly made his neighborhood great. Joseph immigrated to the United States from Caggiano, Salerno, with his parents when he was 10 years old. He pursued the American dream by working hard, attending school — he played All City Soccer on the Lafayette High School team — and serving his country in the Vietnam War.

After serving in the military, he met and married Clelia DiPaola and together they raised three sons, Mario, Victor, and Anthony. The pair bought a home on Van Sicklen Street and lived there for more than 50 years. Joseph worked as a union representative for Local 1181 and was active in his community. Over the years he worked closely with Assemblyman William Colton (D–Gravesend), started a police watch more than 30 years ago, and spearheaded many committees that addressed quality of life issues in the Gravesend community.