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John was a member of the SS Simon & Jude Church, Blairsville, PA. John ruled area golf courses and played on one of golf's biggest national stages when he qualified for the 1988 US Senior Open held at Medina CC in Chicago, Illinois. Locally, John was a six-time champion at Chestnut Ridge, a two-time Indiana VFW champion, and a three-time Indiana County Senior Champion. He was also an accomplished high school wrestler and a talented sandlot baseball player. Little did he know that a chance meeting at Ridge Lanes Bowling Alley in Indiana would kick off his greatest life accomplishment, a 55 year marriage to the love of his life Peggy. John was a friend to all and extremely loyal, loving, and devoted to his family.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Margaret "Peggy" (Vendur) Caruso, Blairsville, PA; son, Matthew A. Caruso & wife, Amy, Raleigh, NC; son, John P. Caruso & wife, Laura, St. Petersburg, FL; grandchildren: Sam Moss & wife, Mollie, Sullivan Caruso, Kaylee Caruso, Clara Caruso & Tyler Caruso; great grandchild, Kaladin Moss and several nephews. He was preceded in death by parents and his brother, Eugene H. Caruso.
The family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home & Monument Company, 25 W. Market St. Blairsville, PA 15717 on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 5-8 PM. A wake service will be held at 7:30 PM in the funeral home. A funeral service will be held in the SS Simon & Jude Church on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Fr. John Pavlik will officiate. Interment will be held in the SS Simon & Jude Cemetery, Blairsville, Pennsylvania.
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Dan and Joyce Bistok
Earlier today
Dearest Peggy and family, we are so saddened to hear of John´s passing and our sympathies are with you today and always. We were so fortunate to talk with John at a local restaurant just a few weeks ago. We didn´t know we were saying goodbye for now.
Our prayers are with you as you journey through the next chapter of life.
Love,
Ducky and Joyce Bistok
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Dianna Messenger
September 11, 2025
Peggy and Family,
I am so sad to hear of your loss of John, a great husband, father, grandfather, and friend. My prayers are with you all.
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