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Christian LaCaruba Obituary

Christian LaCaruba COLUMBIA, SC - Chris Lacaruba passed away peacefully at the V. A. Hospital on Oct. 26'th. He will be known in Columbia for his restaurant, Sherlock Holmes Pub on Main St. (now Starbucks). He was born in Phillipsburg, N.J. in 1930. He came South on a football Scholarship to Duke University and made lifelong friends with the other team members. He taught mentally challenged children in N.J. Before becoming a salesman for Ben Hogan. Golf was his passion and that led to his becoming a country club pro at Cedarwood and then Chrystal Springs in Charlotte, N.C. Then a friend asked him to come to Columbia and run The Villa restaurant on Harden St., which he did for a few years before owning his own Sherlock Holmes Pub. He leaves behind his wife and daughter and 4 rescued cats and 2 dogs likewise rescued; all of whom miss him very much. If anyone wishes to make a donation in his name, please consider the V.A. Hospital where he received excellent care and consideration or any of the local animal charities.

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Published by The State on Oct. 31, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
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8 Entries

April 11, 2020

Very sorry to hear about Christian, dear Margaret. I sent a letter from U K but it was returned to me at Wimbledon. Much love
Moreen Docherty . I do not have your phone or email address.

Mike Conte

November 10, 2019

Dear Margaret and Leslie,
It is with great sadness that I hear of Chris's passing. He was my great neighbor and friend for 24 years. I will remember with fondness our backyard fence chats. He was always kind and thoughtful. He will be missed by the Conte family. Our prayers are with you.

Lahiri Estaba

November 7, 2019

Dear Margaret and Leslie, Our condolences. Chris was always so kind and friendly every time I saw or spoke w/ him. Will miss his easygoing voice and smile, but will remember the benevolent Light shining from him that usually made my day.

November 6, 2019

Dear Aunt Ross and Leslie,
Every trip south was made more fun with visits to you and Chris. One of the all time "good" guys who always made me laugh. He is already missed, as you two already know.A good uncle and a good guy. Be well.
Donald

George Gregory

November 2, 2019

Thirty year friend Charlotte & Columbia. My condolences.

November 1, 2019

Margaret and Leslie, Was so saddened to read of Chris's passing. I've always thought that a man's character could be known by the way he treated animals, so I've always known that he was a GOOD Man.

Carol Latimer-Finethy

November 1, 2019

Leslie, I guess I first met your dad in 1980 when I was working at Don's in 5 Points a few doors down from The Villa (fun memories!) and I was friends with some of his CPD buddies so we used to meet up at Sherlock Holmes after he opened it up (also fun memories!). I'm just so sorry to hear of his passing and even sorrier that it's been years since I'd seen him! He was the kindest & nicest fella & he'll be missed! Praying God's comfort and strength for y'all in the days ahead!

Andi Cooper

October 31, 2019

Dear Ross and Leslie,
So sorry to hear this. We will all miss Chris! Sincere condolences to his whole family.
Love,
Andi Cooper

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