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Vincent Caruso Obituary
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, at Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church, Bridgehampton, N.Y. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in memory of Vincent Caruso to the Salvation Army, 1855 E. Lancaster St., Fort Worth 76013; or a charity of donor's choice.
Dr. Caruso was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He attended Hempstead High School and received a bachelor of science at Dickinson College of Carlisle, Pa., and a doctor of medicine from Thomas Jefferson University Medical School in Philadelphia, Pa.
After his internship at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa., he returned to Philadelphia to complete a residency in otolaryngology. He was a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
He served as a lieutenant commander in the Naval Medical Corps in Boston and was on the teaching staff of Boston University Medical School and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He continued in academics, taking a position on the faculty of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.
Dr. Caruso joined a private practice in Beaumont in 1976. In 1980, he joined his brother, Anthony, in private practice in Southampton, N.Y. Concurrently, he served on the faculty of Columbia Presbyterian College of Physicians and Surgeons.
In 1993, he returned to Fort Worth, where he continued his practice until retirement.
Dr. Caruso was both a student and teacher. He held black belts in two martial arts disciplines and taught martial arts.
He was a musician, playing trumpet for the Big Band East and playing piano for enjoyment. He was an artist, painting in watercolor and oils, as well as pursuing photography. In addition, he served as a docent at the Amon Carter Art Museum in Fort Worth.
He loved studying languages, particularly Italian. Survivors: He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 41 years, the former Marylynne Aldridge; his daughters, Christine Riggs and husband, William of Cedar Grove, N.J., Annette Fiore and husband, Amory of Riverside, Conn., and Michelle Marcinuk and her husband, Roger of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Katherine, Carolyn and William Riggs, Nicholas, Christopher and Charles Fiore and Jonathan Marcincuk.
Bizub-Parker Funeral Home Little Falls, N.J. 973-256-4700
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for Vincent Caruso
Judy Johnson
July 24, 2025
Miss you, you are missed by many. I finally got to meet Michelle. She was so sweet, we both cried.
Judy
July 24, 2023
You are missed dearly. You we such a wonderful doctor to work for and taught me many things about your craft.
Tom and Jane Royer
February 4, 2007
To the Caruso family, our prayers and thoughts are with you. We just learned of Vince's passing from Louise and Bob Albertini and are so sorry. We are also sorry that we did not know that you have been so close and that we did not connect over the time that we have lived in Texas. Tom had great respect for Vince as an intern and as a physician, at Geisinger. Please know that we understand what a loss it is to your entire family and that we will hold you all in our thoughts and prayers, even as time passes. With much care. Tom and Jane Royer
ron deskin
January 17, 2007
I just today learned of the death of Vince. He was one of my professors while I was a resident in Galveston in the 1970s. He was a great teacher and always a gentleman. I did not know of his artistic skills until recently. He will be missed by many. We will have the family in our prayers. Ron Deskin
Cathleen Bateman
November 27, 2006
I just learned today of the passing of Vincent. I was so saddened that such a vibrant, intelligent,and caring man will no longer be with us. My heart goes out to Lynne, Michelle, and the rest of his family. He holds a special place in my heart for the limited amount of time I had the pleasure of knowing him.
Anne Allen
August 1, 2006
Dear Lynne,
I am so terribly saddened and shocked to learn about Vincent. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. While I did not get to know him well, I always looked forward to visiting with Vincent when I'd see you out at arts events. He was such a talented and accomplished person, with so many gifts, and so much that he gave to others over the course of his life. My heart goes out to you.
Susan Merritt
August 1, 2006
Lynne and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss and will be praying for God to give you strength in this trying time. I knew Vincent from oil painting class and I have to tell you that we all loved him and enjoyed his warm, gentle spirit. He was always so encouraging to everyone and had such a wonderful personality. I am going to miss the stories he would tell of his family and the beautiful way that he interpreted life through his paintings. How you must cherish those paintings now! Please know that I will continue to lift your family up in prayer through the coming days.
Morris Matson
July 31, 2006
Lynn, my deepest sympathy and warm regards go to you and your family. I just didn't want to believe what I was reading in the paper yesterday morning. I immediately got on the phone to call other docents, but none of them knew about it so they couldn't give me any information. We had already had the loss of Vince's skills as a docent and now we have lost his wisdom and charm and knowledge as a friend. We grieve with you in your loss.
Morris Matson
Nora Christie Puckett
July 31, 2006
I have missed seeing Vincent at the Amon Carter Musueum and am so sad to hear of his passing away. His family is in my thoughts and prayers as they go through this difficult time.
Blair Currin
July 31, 2006
Lynn and family - Vince and I had both a student/student and a teacher/student friendship. We painted easel to easel in Fort Worth and later I had the privilege of instructing him in Granbury. He understood the value in learning and was an eager student. His love for painting and his seriousness at the Art Renaissance Centre was inspiring to me. He had become a knowledgeable painter and it showed in his lovely work. How cherished are those paintings now. His brush is still and we will miss him so much in class. His sensitive gentleness is imprinted on our hearts and that will be a wonderful way to remember Vince.
Heidi Swartz
July 31, 2006
Lynn, My heart is with you in this very difficult time. I was so so saddenned to hear of Vinnie and know that I am truly praying and thinking of you now. Please don't hesitate to call if you need anything at all. Vinnie was such a gentle and kind man he will be missed by many.
Curt & Rosemary Holliday
July 30, 2006
Lynn we are so sorry to read about the death of Vincent. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Judy Johnson
July 30, 2006
Lynn and family...God will be with you all during this time of sadness. Your father was a great mentor, friend, and wonderful doctor. I could not have asked for a better friend at Kaiser. Dr. Caruso was a very caring doctor and was loved by many. He spoke very highly of his loving family. He will be greatly missed.
Judith C. Smith
July 30, 2006
Vince was in the painting sessions at the Art Renaissance Center with me. What a joy it was to paint with him. How sad I am that he will no longer be at the easel just behind me, encouraging me. His art was beautiful, reflecting his gentle spirit. He always talked about his grandchildren. He was most worried that the girls would settle for less in life than they should just because they were girls. I think they will not. His legacy to them must be great. He most recently was telling me how proud he was of the young woman whose piano recital he attended. He hoped she realized how much he supported her interest and accomplishments in music. I do think Vince was one of those rare people. A true Renaissance man. I sympathize with you for your loss, I know that it is great. My promise is to remember him when I am painting, and think of how much joy he got from every brush stroke. I did not meet any of his family, except through his telling of you so lovingly. I feel I know you all. He loved you very much. God be with you at this time and in the future.
Patti Berry-Cooney
July 30, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Laura and John Evans
July 30, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Biil and Tina, Aunt Dorothy called my mother and told her what happened to your father, Tina. When I called my mom yesterday, she told me. Next time you're in Fort Worth, would you please give us a call. Southlake is close. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
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