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NANCY CARUSO Obituary

CARUSO, Nancy J. Of Boston's North End, age 91, passed away on November 20, 2020. Professor Emeritus of Northeastern University, former co-chair of the North End Waterfront Central Artery Committee, community activist and life career coach. A woman of faith, Nancy embraced life with generosity and great passion. We mourn and honor the passing of a female trailblazer and cherished friend, Nancy was much loved and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held in St. Leonard Church, 320 Hanover St., Boston on Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 6pm to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated the next day in St. Leonard Church at 10am. Live streaming of the funeral can be located here: www.saintleonardchurchboston.org Nancy will be laid to rest next to her beloved father, Carmelo, and mother, Carmela Caruso, at St. Michael Cemetery, Roslindale. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 S. Bay Ave., Boston, MA 02118 or online at: www.gbfb.com For online condolences and/or directions, please visit: www.watermanboston.com Connect on social media to receive info on the 2021 Nancy J. Caruso Memorial Celebration of Life, share your personal photos/memories: Facebook @NancyJCaruso, Twitter: @nancyjcaruso1, Instagram: @NancyJCaruso.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 9 to Dec. 13, 2020.

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Regina

December 26, 2020

Nancy what a wonderful classy lady my neighbor and fellow parishioner I always enjoyed seeing you in church on Sundays and on the nice afternoons when we stop at the Victoria your favorite place and have a cappuccino like a grandmother figure to me. I’ve always enjoyed your stories in history of the neighborhood I will always cherish those memories ,you will always be missed

Ann Canning

December 17, 2020

I met Nancy nearly 40 years ago when I moved into the third floor of her building. My roommate and I were just out of college and soon became fast friends with our wonderful landlady who was just bursting with energy, wisdom, and unbridled excitement about the North End. Those were the DAYS, Nancy! You were like a surrogate mother to me and taught me how to make meatball soup and calzone!

After eight years I moved on to my own place, with Nancy’s warm encouragement. I remember bawling as I jumped in the moving van and saw Nancy waving down to me from her window. Even the moving guy was heartbroken. To this day, that building feels like “home” to me. We remained in touch over the years getting together for lunch or a phone chat. Sadly we played phone tag all this year and I missed having one last call with my dear friend. What a loss. You were so special. The North End will never be the same, Nancy. Rest In Peace, incredible lady. ❤

Jane Forrestall

December 15, 2020

My deepest sympathy to Nancy's family and friends. Nancy and I spent a lot of time together at meetings during the Big Dig. She was a feisty lady, but always a lady. God bless.

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Peter M. Zuk

December 15, 2020

We will miss you, Nancy...I have many fond memories of our friendship and your guidance to me and to other members of the Boston Big Dig team. Due in no small part to your efforts, we made it a better project and contribution to the City of Boston and the region...and also had the enjoyment of each others' company along the way. Respectfully, Peter M. Zuk.

Paul Maxwell

December 12, 2020

She was a force before her time...a leader in every value she held...always A dynamic member of the NU community for many years...May Your Rest In Peace.....Paul D. Maxwell (MBA 1969)

December 10, 2020

Sorry for the family’s loss.My heartfelt sympathy and condolences goes out to the families and friends during this difficult time of deep sorrow and pain. I hope that the wonderful promise of the apostle Paul words found in 1 Thessalonians 4:14.can bring the families some comfort.Knowing that there is a wonderful future for the one we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
-GHP/LM

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15

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. Leonard Church

320 Hanover St., Boston, MA 02109

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16

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Leonard Church

www.saintleonardchurchboston.org, MA 02109

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