Photo courtesy of Walter J. Zalewski Funeral Home - 44th Street - Pittsburgh
Aug 31, 1944 - Oct 20, 2025
Gina and Johnny
I am so very sorry to hear about your Dad. You have my deepest sympathy. I will always remember how your Dad would drive pass the house and yell out hey Ro and I would yell back Gunga. The entire block would hear us. He was a great guy. Rest in peace Gunga.
Ro Thomas
Rosemary Thomas
October 21, 2025 | Pittsburgh, PA | Neighbor
Dear Gina and Johnny
We were very sad to learn of the passing of your dear, dear father GUNGA. He was such a fun/loving guy whose mission in life seemed to be to make others laugh. And that he did — IN SPADES!! We will always remember him fondly and we are thinking of you in your time of grieving.
Hold those memories.they are precious and are an integral part of healing and acceptance.
We are truly, truly sorry for your loss.
HUCKESTEIN FAMILY
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Blanche Huckestein
October 21, 2025 | Gibsonia, PA | Friend
Dear Gina & Johnny ..
EVERYONE loved GUNGA! His stories about the Zoo, his many, many kind gestures, his sense of humor. He was a true friend to me, and Janet and our Brian and Dana. Our times together were “EPIC” and most certainly at times unprintable. He was the BEST! I will miss him. Please take comfort in knowing how fondly he’s remembered, how he is entertaining the angels, and how he and Boo and Janet have been reunited. Let your Memories, Faith, & Friends comfort you at...
Wayne Zollinger
October 21, 2025 | Friend
I was saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a beloved fixture at the Pittsburgh Zoo. Condolences to his family. Pittsburgh Zoo Human Resources Department.
Lynn Greer
October 21, 2025 | Pittsburgh, PA | Coworker
To the Caruso family,may you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Your dad was a good friend to my. family. The Giancola family John,Maffy,Ralph’s,Linda, Mary, Johnny,Anthony and Annette. We loved going to the zoo and being entertained by your dad and the gorilla. My prayers are with you all.
Mary Elaine Giancola Urban
October 21, 2025 | Virginia Beach, VA | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 21, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Pops- you will be missed. Gina-gurl you a d your family is in my prayers. My heart aches for each and everyone of you. My Deepest Sympathy
Anita Lee
October 21, 2025 | Greensboro, NC | Friend
Age 81, of Bloomfield, on Monday, October 20, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Rita Jean Caruso; loving father of Gina (Robert) Caligiuri and John Caruso; cherished pap of Vayda Caruso, Nino Caligiuri, John Caruso and Natalia Caruso; brother of the late Lucia Savini, Gloria Pellitier and Olga Sciullo; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; beloved Dad of Tyson.
Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 from 2-8 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 7:30 p.m. Private interment at St. Mary Cemetery.
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