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Joseph Caruso Obituary
Joseph was born on October 7, 1941, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Joseph C. Sr. and Mary Ann (DeRose) Caruso. After his mother's early passing, his beloved aunt and uncle (John and Helen Caruso) raised him and his sisters. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1959.
Joseph married the love of his life, Barbara R. Wright, on January 21, 1961. Together they raised their family in Fort Wayne, Indiana until 1976 when they moved to Angola and purchased Doc Caccamo's Restaurant, which they renamed Caruso's Restaurant.
Surviving are his loving wife of 63 years, Barbara R. Caruso of Fremont, Indiana; his children, Liat (John) Peters of Angola, Indiana, Lisa (Todd) Aldrich of Fremont, Indiana, Dan (Lori) Caruso of Angola, Indiana and Gina (Scott) Hirschy of Angola, Indiana; 8 beloved grandchildren
and 5 precious great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters, Joanne Krudop of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kathy (Paul) Parnin of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Marianne Connett of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Visitation will be from 4-7 PM, Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Angola, Indiana.
Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the Church with visitation from 10-11 AM prior to the service. Condolances may be expressed online at www.weichtfh.com
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Jerry Deleon
September 1, 2024
My deepest sympathy to Barb & the family. I will always remember Joe when he worked for me at the hobby House resturant in. Fort Wayne. He was a great worker & dedicated employee. I wished him the best when he left to go to work at Joslin Stainlest Steel
Mike Derdak
August 29, 2024
I worked for GFS and called on Joe & Barb (one of my favorite customers) for their restaurant needs. Barb & Joe introduced us to Caper Beach Club in Ft. Myers Beach which we ended up visiting every spring break for at least 12 years. Joe was a great guy/family man/business man and friend. He will be missed. Mike & Dolores Derdak
Marianne Jackson
August 27, 2024
Barb, Liat, Lisa and Joey, Condolences on the loss of Joe. You may not remember me, but I grew up next door in Westlawn and loved your family. Mama and Daddy are both gone now, but my memories of your beautiful family stay on! Marianne Hartman Jackson
Amy Keefer
August 24, 2024
I am so sorry for the loss of Joe. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that. God brings you peace and comfort. No
Ginny Wyman
August 23, 2024
To Kathy, Marianne, Joanne, & the rest of the family, sorry to read of Joseph's passing. Did not know him personally, but know he will be missed by many.
May he RIP w/ The Lord. Ex-neighbor & St Joe member. Ginny Wyman
Louie Mowan
August 23, 2024
RIP Joe, you will be dearly missed by many.
Lou Mowan, Hill Country Texas
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