Donald Michael Caracozza, 78, of Waco, passed away Wednesday, August 14 at the Temple VA hospital. Mr. Caracozza was born January 1, 1935 in Passaic, New Jersey to Anthony and Rose (Berbachi) Caracozza. He was a Vietnam Veteran who joined the Army on July 12, 1959 and retired on January 31, 1980 after 28 years of service. His wife Linda preceded him in death on June 11, 2000. Survivors include his step daughters, Barbara Shannon of Oklahoma City, OK and Terri Lyn Acuna of Gatesville, Texas; and stepson, Robby Wayne McBroom of Mansfield, Texas