Stephen Caruso

1922 - 2015

Stephen Caruso obituary, 1922-2015, Chicago, IL

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Friedrichs Funeral Home Inc

320 W Central Rd

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Stephen Caruso Obituary

Stephen L. Caruso Beloved husband of Dolores Doody C. Hanssen. Loving father of Marc Caruso, Julie (Mike) Keller, Sue (Allan) Klock and the late Michael Paul Caruso. Cherished grandfather of Michael David Caruso; Stephen Michael, Daniel Joseph, Matthew William and Michael Patrick Keller; Julie Ann, William Overton and Robert Allan Klock. Preceded in death by his parents Angelina and Stefano and siblings Sam, Lena, Lucien, Jeannette, Charles and Anna. Born May 3, 1922 in Bloomington, IL Resident of Prospect Heights since 1955 At rest April 19, 2015 Graduate of Illinois State University in 1950. Then obtained his Master's degree in 1955 from the University of Illinois in Champaign He and Doody were married on June 3, 1952 Stephen was an educator in Mt. Prospect School District 57 from 1954 - 1987 serving as a teacher, coach and principal. He was the owner and director of Echo Hill Ranch Day Camp, from 1960 - 1976. He was an avid tennis player, golfer and talented artist, winemaker, cook, enthusiastic traveler and restored a 1929 Pontiac. A diehard Cub and Blackhawk fan, he enjoyed all sports. He played minor league baseball in the Boston Red Sox organization. A true renaissance man. Visitation Saturday 4:00 PM until Memorial Services 6:00 PM at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd., at Northwest Hwy., Mt. Prospect. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Michael P. Caruso Memorial Scholarship, c/o John Hersey High School, 1900 E. Thomas, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 or Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL 60070 . Funeral info 847 255 7800 or www.friedrichsfh.com

Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 22, 2015.
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Such great memories of Mr. Caruso standing in the middle of that main hall at Lincoln Jr. High where he could see 4 halls all at once. Made students no they were both safe and being watched.

July 29, 2016

I attended Echo Hill Day Camp in the summer of 1975. Mr Caruso made it a wonderful place. When I made it to Lincoln Junior High School a few years later, he was a very pleasant, patient and caring teacher, in spite of being devastated by the loss of his son.

You will be missed, Mr Caruso.

Dennis Toeppen

Dennis Toeppen

December 7, 2015

Sorry to hear About Mr. Caruso he helped me in lots of ways and to the man I am today. He always told me the old days when I was at Lincoln about the old "Central School" where the library is now and how he liked teaching there at what it was like. RIP Mr. C you will be greatly missed!

Jon Peterson

July 24, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of this. I was a student of Mr. Caruso for luckily several years, both at Gregory and then again at Lincoln Jr High. I also attended his camp.
I have nothing but love and admiration for Mr Caruso, he was the best teacher I've ever had and I still remember flying his box kite (which he either made or the students made) at Gregory field and the totem pole he raised as well.
RIP Mr Caruso, it was a privilege and an honor being your student.

Chuck Tillinghast

May 16, 2015

Mr. Caruso was one of the best teachers I ever had. He was my Social Studies teacher at Lincoln and I will never forget this sweet man. My deepest sympathies to his family. You will all be in my prayers. God Bless him.

Kathleen Zver

May 5, 2015

I had the pleasure of having this wonderful Social Studies teacher at Lincoln Jr High. His class and projects are the ones I remember most from jr high. Condolences to his family.

Karen Calandra

April 29, 2015

We are privileged to have been Steve's neighbor for 25 years. Our thoughts are with you. God's peace be with you at this time.

Cyndi and Denny

April 25, 2015

Please accept my deepest sympathy in this time of sadness. Mr Caruso touched many lives in a positive way. He will be missed.

Steve Marsh

April 24, 2015

A kind and loving friend...our Steve. He had opinions on lots of things but always had time to listen to others. He influenced the lives of many, many children, including mine. He was an inspiration...keeping busy no matter what his health problems were. I have a painting he gave me..I will cherish it always. His wife,Doody, is my best friend since grade school in Wooddale.

Betty Helsper

April 23, 2015

Prayers for Mr. Caruso and his family

April 23, 2015

Our heartfelt condolences to the Caruso family. He was very kind and always happy. He had many talents and always full of positive energy. Regards, Mount Prospect Dental Center

my prospect dental center

April 22, 2015

mr Caruso was one of my favorite teachers at Lincoln learn so much form him he will def be miss by the class I was in rip mr caruso

BETH COPELAND

April 22, 2015

What a man. Wherever he is, hope there are tennis courts, golf courses and biking paths. A garage to re-store old cars would be nice, too.

April 22, 2015

Mr. Caruso was my FAVORITE grade school teacher and he was the one who peeled me off the pavement at Gregory (literally carrying me inside) when I broke my arm and the second time when I was bit in the knee on the swings. I was thrilled when he moved to Lincoln JHS and I got to have him as a teacher yet again Sad today, but it sounds like he lived a wonderful life outside of being a wonderful teacher! Prayers to the family.

Evelyn Tilpe-Weber

April 22, 2015

Mr Caruso was a wonderful loved teacher. A favorite of many. My condolences.

Valerie Speciale

April 22, 2015

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