Julia Geraldine Carusi

Julia Carusi Obituary

Julia Geraldine Carusi Sept. 29, 1917 - Oct. 23, 2010 Resident of Manteca Beloved by all, Julia lived a good, long life and was ready to move on. Loving Mother to Denise Clark and her husband, John Clark of Tracy, Curtis Carusi of Salinas, and Bruce Carusi of Salinas. A never to be forgotten Grandmother to Neysa Clark and her fianc‚, A.J. Price of Killeen, Texas, Matthew Clark of Fremont, Justin Clark of Foley, Alabama, Alexis McCarty and her husband, Michael McCarty of Jackson, CA, Zachariah Carusi of Santa Rosa, and Joseph Carusi of Sacramento, in addition to a truckload of great-grand-children. Predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Richard Dudley Carusi. Born in 1917 at Ashland, CA, Julia was the eldest of seven children belonging to Marcelino and Josefa Rebiejo who immigrated to America from Spain. She was born into an old world family that knew the meaning of hard work, sacrifice, and make do. Julia carried that into her own family years later, and was part of the last generation where a "stay at home Mom" was the norm. She leaves behind two surviving brothers, a younger sister, a brother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, eleven nieces and nephews, and a hairdresser who will miss her stories. Julia was an intense, humorous straight shooter who was never in need of assertiveness training. She loved cooking, reading biographies, chocolate (Seesthe bigger the box the bigger the smile!) soap operas, and even had a creative and productive period in ceramics. She was always there for all of us, into the golden years and beyond. With our great loss comes great comfort in knowing her pain and suffering is over, and she rests in the Everlasting Arms. Service and gathering will be held at Holy Angels Chapel, 1051 Harder Rd., Hayward, CA on Friday, Oct. 29th 11am-12:30pm. Burial will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 26320 Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA. Holy Angels Funeral & Cremation Center FD-1456 (510) 537-6600

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Published by Inside Bay Area from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Julia Carusi

7 Entries

October 31, 2010

It has been an honor to be a part of this family, to experience the love and companionship, to be accepted and supported. Julia and Dick loved me as family, overlooked my flaws and failures, rejoiced with my accomplishments. It my pleasure to give them grandchildren, and then great-grandchildren, to be part of an extensive and extending family! Such a legacy is left behind! Unconditional love and generosity, graciousness, pride. I miss her greatly as I also miss my father-in-law, Dick. I am thankful to be a part of the continuing story of Rebiejo/Carusi and the greatness these embrace, like waves on a pond, always extending outward to include many more names and faces in the story. And it all began long ago on a dance floor where Dick saw Julia and the two became one, and the dance continues.

With love, gratitude and God's blessings! Tricia Carusi

Maisie Hudspeth

October 29, 2010

You are all in my thoughts and prayers and always in my heart. How lucky we are to have had Auntie Julia in our lives to guide and love us all. You'll forever be in my heart Auntie.....hug Daddy, Uncle Peter, Uncle Sammy, Uncle Dick, Debbie, Auntie Gloria and Abuelo and Abuela for me when you see them again. I love you all!

Tina Briones

October 28, 2010

I will always remember the wonderful stories Auntie Julia told me about my grandfather Frank. May your own memories bring you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Frank Rebiejo

October 28, 2010

My Beautiful Auntie, I Loved her .....She was a Matriarch to our family....I miss you Guys!

Alexis McCarty

October 27, 2010

My Grandma painted my nails each and every time we came to visit. "You need to stop biting your nails, Alexis", she would tell me. Her nails were always so long and perfectly painted, so beautiful. I will remember that forever. Thank you Grandma. I love you...

Donna Fischer

October 27, 2010

My thoughts are with you. I have so many priceless memories of my loving aunt. May your own memories bring you comfort and peace.

Christine Bracken

October 27, 2010

I can still remember the day I met Mrs. C, some 43 years ago. I was taken immediately with her very 'put together' beauty salon look in her neat as a pin home with everything in its place (excepting for her matter of fact lifelong idea of storing pastries in the dishwasher--she was one original thinker and knew how to use unused space!). A bridge party was taking place and the table was set with care with each desert plate holding a perfectly cut slice of cheese cake and coffee for her visitors. She sure knew how to entertain her family and friends and through the years I discovered her 'let loose' party personality. She loved kicking up her heels in the family room with her wonderful husband Mr. C and her brothers. How she enjoyed laughing and loving her family! As years past and I became a constant family visitor, I had many wonderful visits and talks with her. She loved telling me about her beautiful Christmas village that she placed on the mantle each year and every year would show me the pieces one at a time and tell me its story. She often shared thoughts and deep love and care to me about each of her children, Denise, Bruce and Curt, and of course her buttons were always bursting with any news about any and all her grandchildren. She loved all her family and I loved seeing this beautiful warmth within her while she shared her stories. And now, at this time of her loss (or as I should say OUR loss), tears form in my eyes as I think of her life as a whole history, full of life experiences in a time I can only wonder about, a whole realm of time, a whole legacy within her 93+ years. She had a profoundly strong impact on me and I will never forget her. How lucky I am we crossed paths!What will hold me warm throughout this difficult time is hearing her voice and seeing her in my mind's eye, telling me to look at a picture of her 'handsome husband' and knowing that right now she is with him again. I will miss you Mrs. C, and I love you.

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