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Joseph Caruana Obituary

CARUANA - Joseph A., Jr. January 3, 2009, beloved husband of Mary (Hawkins-Rogers) Caruana; loving father of Douglas, Gregory, Joseph of California, Michael (Diane), Mark (Ann) Caruana, Mary Alice (Wilhelm) Antensteiner of Chicago; grandfather of ten; great-grandfather of five; son of the late Joseph and Helen (LaPetina) Caruana; brother of Kenneth (Phyllis), and the late Ronald Caruana. Family present to receive friends for a Memorial Visitation Wednesday 5-8 PM at the PERNA-PELLEGRINO FUENRAL HOME, 1671 Maple Rd. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Thursday 9 AM from St. Gregory the Great Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Josephs name can be made to the St. Judes Childrens Hospital. Joe was an avid bowler and a dedicated coach for Town of Tonawanda and Englewood, FL Youth Divisions in Baseball, Football and Softball. Arrangements by Connie Perna-Pellegrino.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2009.

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Paul & Barbara Martinke

February 4, 2009

Dear Mrs. Caruana, Doug, Greg, Joe, Mike, Mark, Mary,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Mary Sandoro

January 10, 2009

Dear Mary and family,

I am saddened to learn of Joe's passing. He was a special man....sweet and kind. Though it has been many years, I think of you both often. I will keep him and you in my prayers.

Sincerely,

Mary Alice Antensteiner

January 9, 2009

Thank you so much everyone for your kind words about my Father. My Dad would be honored to see so many beautiful words written about him. My family will carry his memory forever in our hearts. Mary Alice

Sheri Hopkins

January 8, 2009

Dear Mrs. C, Doug, Greg, Joe, Mike, Mark and Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many memories spent with your family (xmas party, spagetti dinners, hockey games) I can't imagine Mr. C not heading the crew. What a wonderful man, he will be missed by everyone he touched in life.

Sue Larkin

January 8, 2009

Dear Greg, Michelle, Scott, Jackie and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Always cherish the wonderful memories of your Dad/ Grampa and take with you what he has taught you! Have peace knowing he will be watching over you.
Love, Tom and Sue Larkin (Wagoner) and family

Amy and Brian Vrooman

January 8, 2009

Mark and Ann, So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. I know he meant alot to you and he also meant alot to my Dad.

Joanne (Monachino) Luzius

January 8, 2009

Mary and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Cousin Joe. He was always so warm and friendly. My husband, Bob, and I will keep all of you in our prayers. We pray God will be with you and keep you strong through this difficult time.

The Nothdurft Family

January 7, 2009

Mary Alice, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Reflect on the great moments with your father for strength in your time of need.

Chris Radlich

January 7, 2009

Doug:My heartfelt sympathy to you & your family. I will always remember that big smile your dad had on his face. What an honor for you, your brothers, and sister to have had him as your dad.
Sincerely, Chris Radlich

the callea family

January 7, 2009

our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, so sorry for your loss.

Tom Haywood

January 7, 2009

Dear Mrs. Caruana and family,
I am so sad to hear about Mr Caruana passing. I treasure so many fond memories of Mr. Caruana, you and your entire family. I always felt welcomed in your home, a home full of love. I will always remember the laughter, the joy and the importance of a family bond instilled in all the boys and Mary. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.

Chris Radlich

January 7, 2009

Doug: My heartfelt sympathy to you & your family. I will always remember the big smile on your dad's face. What an honor for you, your brothers, and sister, to have had him as your Father.
Sincerely, Chris Radlich

Chris Radlich

January 7, 2009

Dear Mary & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was a fine man and father. You are all in my prayers. I know he is with my mom!

stephanie graci

January 7, 2009

Mike and Diane our heart felt sympathy to your family in this time of loss.Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.God bless your father

Clatus Caruana

January 7, 2009

Mark,please accept my deepest sympathies,may ur family join together & honor ur father.Clatus V. Caruana

Mary Janicki-Lojeck

January 7, 2009

Doug:
I send my good thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time! I am sorry for the loss of your father, but just know your Heavenly Father remains so very close and loves you very much!
Always, Mary Janicki-Lojeck

Gregory Evans

January 7, 2009

Mark,
I am very sorry to read of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Barbara (Gilmartin) Przybyla

January 6, 2009

I have such fond memories of Mr "C". Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Tim & Lynn Papierski

January 6, 2009

Mark,

We are very sorry to here of your lost, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tough time.

Debra (Steve & Maia) Pidsadnick

January 6, 2009

Mrs. Caruana and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Grandpa Caruana's passing. I will be forever greatful for how you accepted my children and myself into your family. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. He was a wonderful man.

Dan Monachino

January 6, 2009

Mary and family,
I am sorry to learn of your loss. You are in my thoughts at this difficult time.

John Minneci

January 6, 2009

Mary and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you . Joe was a gentle and kind cousin. I remember him when we were kids delivering the newspaper in Buffalo.We will miss him.

Charles /Susan Goetz

January 6, 2009

Joe ( Mary)/family thanks for ALL you did for me (our family) when we needed it. You always had a smile,an open house and treated US like family in a time when life /growing up as more simple . I will always cherish the memories of those times! God Bless

Paul Dugan

January 6, 2009

Mark, sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Paul Dugan and Anne Saliba

Sue Caruana

January 6, 2009

Mom and Family:
Dad was one of the finest persons I ever met. His honesty, kindness, friendliness and compassion will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Sue Caruana

Richard Cappellano

January 6, 2009

Our sincere thoughts and prayers. God Bless your father and your family. Bonnie and Rich Cappellano

Donald & Dorothy Doria

January 6, 2009

Our prayers are with you. Joe was a great guy. Mary, let us know if there is anything we can help you with.

Keith Marshall

January 6, 2009

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May the love and compassion of your family guide you all through this difficult time.
God Bless,
The Marshall Family

Irene Nola-Cross/Ted Welch

January 6, 2009

We are deeply sadened by the loss of Joe. He will be remembered for his smile and sense of humor.

Bob& Tammy Garretson

January 6, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Dave & Stephanie Mitschang

January 6, 2009

The Caruana Family.
Our Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joe will be missed by many and we will never forget the big smile he always had.

Dennis & Jane and children

January 6, 2009

Dear Mrs. C. - Doug, Greg, Joe, Mike, Mark and Mary-Alice and family,
The loss of someone as wonderful as Mr. C. is so difficult to bear. We share your grief and will be with you. We can still hear his voice and see his smile...With love

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