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William Carufe Obituary
NAPLES, FL - William J. Carufe, 78, of Naples, passed away on November 8, 2011. He was born on May 18, 1933 in Cold Spring, NY to Joseph and Mary Carufe. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a Corrections Officer for N.Y. State. He has lived in Naples since 1998 and was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.
William is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia; his children, William (Shelly) Carufe, Donna (John) Norkeliunas, Patrick (Cricket) Carufe, Peter (Sian) Carufe and Paul (Sarah) Carufe; his grandchildren, Kyle, Brian, Kristin, Kate, Jack, Maddie, Ryan, Kelly, Katya, Cody and Cassie; sister Maryanne (David) Gabriels; sister in laws, Helen, Nina, Beth and Barbara and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Carmel, Michael, Tony and Paul; his sister, Teresa and brother in law, Vincent Casale.
A visitation will be Friday, November 11, 2011 from 5-7PM at Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples. A funeral mass will take place on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 1PM at St. Agnes Catholic Church in the Chapel, 7775 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples. Inurnment will take place at the columbarium at St. Agnes Catholic Church following the mass.
In lieu of flowers, please make donation to St. Agnes Catholic Church, 7775 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples, FL 34120.
For online condolences, please visit www.fullerfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Carufe
November 14, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 14, 2011
Dear Pat,
Ted and I just back from traveling and heard the sad news. We remember happy times with you and Bill at the Hanifer's home. Now Bill is safe home, free of pain and sorrow. I pray your deep faith will comfort you and your beautiful family.
Elaine Cummings
Jeanne Isler-Maletz
November 14, 2011
Our memories of your Dad are ones of extreme proudness of all of his children. May your memories and his love comfort you during this most difficut time. Love the Isler family
Maureen Ann Brooks
November 13, 2011
Aunt Pat - so glad I could be with you to Celebrate Uncle Bill's homegoing. He was pleased with such a beautiful ceremony. To the end and beyond, you are the best. Love you much, we all do.
November 13, 2011
Pat, Bill will always be in my daily prayers.You had 50 wonderful years together. Bill is at peace now. All our love, Tom and Denise, Fairfield Glade, Tn.
Huff Family
November 13, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers Carufe Family
November 13, 2011
I have fond memories of seeing the entire Carufe family together for Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Loretta Church in Cold Spring. Sending prayers to give you peace and strength at this time of sorrow. May your Dad rest in peace.
Lynn (Mayo) French- Fishkill, NY
George, Cindy Harlow
November 12, 2011
Aunt Pat and family ... a great husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and all around great guy will be dearly missed. With fond memories that we will never forget. Love to all.
Digilio Family
November 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ken Harlow
November 12, 2011
Dear Carufe Family,
Wishing you strength to get thru your current pain to a place of cherished memories of things both great and small, a celebration of a life well lived.
Mary/John & family Patterson
November 12, 2011
I think Bob Hope said it best; "thanks for the memories'. Remembering Uncle Bill with love and fond memories. Rest In Peace Uncle Bill. We will miss youu
Joe Colosimo
November 11, 2011
Paul Carufe and family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father, he will be in our prayers. Joe Colosimo & family. [email protected]
November 11, 2011
Dear Carufe Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Bill'passing. I will always remember him as "Mary Anne's big brother." God
Bless him, and God Bless you all.
Judy Culbert Darcy
Patti/Bruce Lustig
November 10, 2011
Dear Aunt Pat
You and Uncle Bill lit up the world with your long, happy life together.
All of us have special memories of Uncle Bill and Earth's loss of him is certainly Heaven's gain. RIP Uncle Bill!
ozzie santos
November 10, 2011
We love you Uncle Bill May God bless you on your new journey.God Bless your family .Love Ozzie and Marcia
James Hanifer
November 10, 2011
Pat, Billy, Donna, Patrick, Peter & Paul, we share your grief at loosing Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Coach, best friend and brother in law.Each year in your development he raised the bar to challenge each of you to the next level, particularly in sports. We all can now celebrate that Bill is now at peace, pain free in the arms of God. All our Love, Betty & Jim Hanifer
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