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1983
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2018
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Rico Caruso Obituary
Rico was passionate about family, friends, aviation, baseball, food, and a great bottle of wine or a craft beer. He will be remembered as someone with a true love for others, a generous heart and relentless smile. His personality positively impacted anyone he came in contact with.??
Rico was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Tony and Catherine Caruso, maternal grandparents Willard and Mary Linde and uncle Alan Linde.
He leaves behind his wife Lisa (Olson); daughters Kaylee (5) and Olivia (2); parents Frank and Kathi Caruso; sister Gina (Kevin) Davis, mother-in-law Kathy Olson, father-in-law Lee Olson, sisters-in-law Leanne (Jake) Brown and Shawn (Matt) Olson; brother-in-law Christopher Olson along with many other relatives, friends and colleagues.??
In lieu of flowers, a "Rico Caruso Memorial Fund" has been setup for the education of his daughters Kaylee and Olivia at Nicolet Bank in Minocqua. Donations can be sent to Nicolet Bank and mailed to P.O. Box 54, Minocqua, WI 54548 with "Rico Caruso Memorial Fund" on the memo line. A public memorial service honoring the life of Rico Caruso, as well as his colleagues, will be held Friday, May 4 at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Woodruff. Bolger Funeral Home, www.bolgerfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rico Caruso
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Barbara Clark
June 10, 2018
I never had the pleasure of meeting Rico, but spoke with him numerous times, from the OCC. Lisa... my thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. Please stay in touch.
Erik Jones
May 14, 2018
I will never forget that smile and throwing the ball across the diamond to Rico our Senior year along with all our baseball memories on and off the field. Such a class act man. You will be forever missed. All our love from the Jones family!
May 6, 2018
We were deeply saddened when I opened the newspaper and saw his obituary. As many other friends and family, we at a loss for words. So very sorry for your loss. We send our deepest condolences. God bless you all.
Frank, Lori, and Anna Arena
Helen Sublaban
May 5, 2018
Frank, Cathy and Gina and Rico's wife and daughters.- Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. We will always remember Rico's kind heart and infectious smile. Sending your family much love. - The Sublabans
David Steinhauer
May 4, 2018
Dear Frank and Kathi, Melinda and I are crestfallen for your loss. Rico was one of a kind and irreplaceable. May the Blessings Be with you during the most challenging of times.
Love
David and Melinda
Sara Porten
May 3, 2018
Lisa I am so sorry for your loss. Rico was an incredible man and his love for you and his family was evident in everything he did. He was so passionate about flying and putting a smile on anyone's face he could. Rico will never be forgotten and will forever live in our hearts. A great man was taken far to soon.
Mary Jolley
May 3, 2018
So sorry Frank and Cathy
My heart hurts and cries for you
May the Good Lord give you and your family strength during this difficult time.
You are all in my prayers
Love and God Bless
Mary
Sara Kucharas
May 3, 2018
Rico...you chose an incredible career, a beautiful wife and created two beautiful girls. Your contribution to this world , though cut tragically short, will continue in them. You lost yours saving lives...may you rest peacefully. Your memory helps repair my broken heart.
Rick and Cheryl Brown
May 3, 2018
I don't know Rico or your family, but our hearts are broken for your loss. A true hero, giving of himself when others lives are needing the medical attention. May God watch over your family, Lisa and your two little daughters. Blessings to you in the days ahead.
Jack and Deb Pfeifer
May 2, 2018
Rest In Peace. You will be in our hearts
forever. Love you.
Virginia Holtzapple
May 2, 2018
We are at a loss for words. Our sincerest condolences to Frank, Cathy and family. We worked with Frank at GMI a great friend. We love you. John and Virgie Holtzapple.
Jack and Tina Leach
May 2, 2018
Rest In Peace dear nephew. We will always love you. You are in our hearts forever.
Aunt Tina and Uncle Jack
May 2, 2018
Such a sad event I don't even know what to say so sorry For the Caruso family
Toni Reiswig
May 2, 2018
We are so so heart broken. Rico was so kind and caring and just all around great person. Thinking of you Frank, Cathy and Gina during this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Rico's wife, his beautiful girls, and the rest of the family.
Toni Reiswig
Brandi Garza
Kassi Espinosa
Matt Reiswig
May the Blessings Be
David Steinhauer
May 2, 2018
Daniece Lozano
May 1, 2018
Im so sorry for the loss of the family my love and prayers are with you.
Gary Michelsen
May 1, 2018
My heart is broken for the Caruso family. Sending thoughts and prayers to Lisa, the children and family.
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