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Bryan F. Caruso

1979 - 2022

Bryan F. Caruso obituary, 1979-2022, Pembroke, NH

BORN

1979

DIED

2022

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Smart Memorial Home - Tilton

584 West Main Street

Tilton, New Hampshire

Bryan Caruso Obituary

Bryan F. Caruso

Pembroke, NH —

Bryan F. Caruso, 42, a resident of Pembroke for the past 7 years, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 16, 2022 at Concord Hospital in Concord. He was born on October 9, 1979 in Laconia, the son of Frederick A. Jr. and Cheri M. (Shepard) Caruso.

Bryan was a graduate of Winnisquam Regional High School, class of 1998 and graduated with his Bachelor in Sports Management from Endicott College in 2002. In 2006 he became the General Manager for Concord Sports Center, in 2021 he became the Senior Facilities Manager for the New England Baseball Complex in Northborough, MA.

Bryan had a very distinguished career playing baseball, first at Winnisquam Regional High School and continuing at Endicott College in Beverly, MA and professionally with the Brockton Rox and North Shore Spirit in MA. He is a member of the Endicott College Hall of Fame. Despite living in the spotlight during his playing career, he was a very humble person. After his playing days, he continued his love for the game by teaching the next generation of baseball players, creating the Concord Cannons Baseball Program, one of the most successful travel baseball programs in New England. He was also the head coach at Bishop Brady in Concord, the New Hampton Prep School and the Concord American Legion Post 21. Countless players went on to successful high school, college and professional careers thanks to his passion for the game. This passion was only exceeded by his love for Nina and his beloved Colton.

Bryan was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Frederick Sr. and Mary (Trapani) Caruso and by his father-in-law, Z. Tony Opila.

His family includes his wife Nina Teresa (Opila) Caruso of Pembroke, who he married on August 30, 2014, his son Colton Frederick Caruso and his family's dog, Ruby. He is also survived by his mother and father of Northfield, his sister, Traci L. Milbourne and her husband Marques of Northfield, his maternal grandparents, Fred Sr. and Judith (Tibbetts) Shepard of Northfield, his mother-in-law, Christine Opila of Concord, his two brother-in-laws, Christopher Rudack of Boston, MA and Derek Rudack and his wife Katrina of Valley Village, CA, Steven Lemire of Gilmanton, aunts, uncles and nieces and cousins.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, May 23, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, 584 West Main St., Tilton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Paul Church of St. Gabriel Parish, 108 School St., Franklin. Burial will follow the mass in Park Cemetery in Tilton.

To remember Bryan in a special way, please make memorial donations in his memory to Winnisquam Baseball Boosters c/o of John Larsen, AD, Winnisquam Regional HS, 435 West Main Street, Tilton, NH 03276 or the Bryan F. Caruso Memorial Scholarship Fund, which will be used to provide scholarships to Concord Cannons baseball youth athletes as they pursue their college education, at www.missionwin.com.

For more information or to leave the family an online condolence, please visit, www.smartfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Concord Monitor on May 20, 2022.

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Dave Olsen

May 14, 2025

I think of Bryan often, his memory will last and carry on by his family, friends, and the young players whose lives that he touched.

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Vin & Claire Burdziuk

May 22, 2022

Bryan will always live in the hearts and memory of all who knew him. Deepest Sympathy to you and your family.

Connie Sarnie

May 22, 2022

Nina, I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I will keep you and your family in my prayers in this time of grief. Psalms 23.
Your co-worker friend,
Connie Sarnie

Mary Beth D'Auteuil

May 20, 2022

I was so shocked to hear of Brian's passing. I just met him at NEBC in 2021. I would see him every now and then at the complex and he was always just so nice and so personable. He always had such a warm smile. May your memories of and love for Brian sustain you all through this difficult loss. I have had him in my thoughts all week...My sincerest condolences,

Mary Beth D'Auteuil
Director of Finance
NEBE LLC

James M Friel

May 20, 2022

Bryan was a tremendous young man who possessed an infectious smile, a gentle soul and a fierce love of baseball. I am heartbroken for the Caruso family and all those who were touched by Bryan throughout his life. Much love to you all.

David Olsen

May 20, 2022

Bryan was a terrific individual, who always had the best interest of his players first and foremost. He will be missed. My condolences and prayers go out to his family.

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May

23

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Smart Memorial Home - Tilton

584 West Main Street PO Box 378, Tilton, NH 03276

May

24

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Gabriel Parish - St. Paul Church

108 School St., Franklin, NH

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584 West Main Street PO Box 378, Tilton, NH 03276

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