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Frank Caruso Obituary

FRANK G. CARUSO, SR., 90 of Cos Cob, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at Stamford Hospital. Born on November 18, 1919 in Greenwich, he was the son of the late Joseph and Caroline Smeriglio Caruso. Frank was the owner of CCC Refuse, along with his two brothers, Joseph and Pasquale. He also worked for Mitchell Construction and, most recently, in his retirement years, for Martina's Fruit & Gift Baskets. He was a lifetime member of the NRA, an avid deer hunter and a member of AARP. Most Importantly, Grand-pop never missed a baseball game of his grandson, TJ. Frank is survived by his son, Frank G. Caruso, Jr. and his wife, Patricia; his sisters, Rosina Searles, Mary Hughes and Angelina Gauruder; his sisters-in-law, Barbara Caruso and Rose Caruso; his brother-in-law, James Santaguida; one grandson, Thomas Joseph (TJ) Caruso. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, grand- nieces and nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Frank was predeceased by his wife, Lena Buchetto Caruso, his sister, Carmella Santaguida and his brothers, Joseph and Pasquale Caruso. A Funeral Procession will leave the Nicholas F. Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Myrtle Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902 on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 10:30AM for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:30AM at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 4 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, CT 06878. Interment will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Greenwich, CT. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, June 25, 2010 from 4:00-8:00PM. To leave online condolences, please visit www.cognetta.com

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Published by GreenwichTime on Jun. 24, 2010.

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Wells Berni

July 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Franks friends and family.I will miss you and will someday see you again.God Bless everyone.

Parisi Family

June 28, 2010

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Sam Colletto

June 25, 2010

Uncle Frank, I will always love you with all my heart. You were a major influence in my life and I will miss you, our talks and your wonderful stories.

joann zaleski

June 24, 2010

Dearest Angie,

Our deepest sympathy at the loss of your beloved brother Frank.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Johnny Chrusz, Jane Orlando and Joann Zaleski

June 24, 2010

Uncle Frank,
I will always cherish the memories of sitting around you sister Angelina's kitchen table listening to you tell your wonderful stories. You could always make me laugh just when I needed it most. Even though your were not my uncle by blood you were my uncle in my heart and always will be. Thank you for letting me call you Uncle Frank for it truly was an honor. Peace be with you now Uncle Frank.
Love,
Cathy Chiappetta

Dot & Bud Marshall

June 24, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

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