Patricia Caruso Obituary

PATRICIA A.
(TANNER) BEACH-CARUSO
SPENCER - Patricia Caruso, age 67, of 577 Sabin Road, Spencer, NY, passed away in the arms of her family August 27, 2008. Born April 2, 1941 in Vermont, Patricia is survived by her sons, Bill (Lisa) Beach and David (Robin) Beach. She was the wife of the late Joseph Caruso of Rochester. She was the daughter of the late Winford Tanner, Sr. and Elizabeth Tanner-Banks of Florida. Sister of Carl (Beverly) Tanner, Jerry Tanner, both of Florida, and Mae (Ed) Ketterrer of Alaska. She was the grandmother of Kelly, Kyle (Amanda), Emilee (Jordan), and Billy Beach, with whom she resided, and Jeremiah, David Clark and Gabe Beach. She was also a very proud great-grandmother to Devin Beach and her new great-grandchildren, Tayah and Xavier who were born during her stay at Robert Packer Hospital in July. She had numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
Pat was predeceased by her brothers, Ronald, Winford and Tina Tanner of Trumansburg. She was formerly from Zephyrhills, Florida, and previously lived in Rochester, NY where she was employed as a supervisor for NYS Workers Compensation of which she retired from in 2000.
The family will receive friends and relatives for a memorial service at the Spencer Municipal Building, Sunday, September 7th, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send a memorial donation in Pat's name to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Old Vestal Road, Vestal, NY 13850.

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Published by Ithaca Journal on Sep. 2, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Caruso

14 Entries

Eric, Denise, Nicole, and Eliza Duty

September 7, 2008

We will all miss Aunt Pat and her wonderful sense of humor and outlook on life. Eric and I will always remember the way she fussed over our girls. Our prayers and love are with all of her family that she leaves behind. God Bless.

Cathy Clair

September 6, 2008

I am sad to say that I had not seen Aunt Pat for years and did not get the chance to see her before she left us. We we able to visit for a short time several years ago at my Uncle Winford's but it would have been wonderful to be able to have had her and many of my family members that have drifted out of my life closer. Love and prayers to her family. Thank you for being there for her.

Israel Logan

September 5, 2008

My sincere condolences to Billy, David and those touched by my Aunt Pat. Even though I only knew her on few occassions... I guess it's like everyone reading this has said or been told, "blood is thicker than water". To me that has always meant that family is the most important thing in life.

The last time I saw my Aunt Pat was in Dade County, Florida, where Grandma lives. She made me, my mom, Ed, Uncle Carl, and Uncle Jerry so welcome in her home and we all ate some great barbeque.

I'm 35 years-young and when I was around Grandma, Aunt Pat, Uncle Jerry, Uncle Carl and my mom... well, I felt like I was back on Lake Michigan and 9-yrs old again. I remember Uncle Jerry and his cool ride. I remember chasing fire-flies with cousins I don't remember very well. I can remember the adults telling "adult" stories and then looking at the kids and laughing while they said,"they don't understand".

I am warmed by these memories of family and I'm reminded of how important it is for these qualities to endure.

Thank god for Aunt Pat and her humor and her life with all of us.

God bless all of you.

Donna Osborne

September 5, 2008

Our hearts go out to all of you. Know that we are praying for God's comfort to surround each of you....
All our love
Dick & Donna Osborne

Rhonda Bossom (Tanner)

September 4, 2008

Being reunited with Aunt Pat a few years ago has meant the world to me. My father Ronald, Aunt Pat's late brother passed when I was very young and we all drifted apart. My husband and I were blessed to spend time with her and Grandma for a few hours while visiting Florida in the summer of 2004, Aunt Pat was so sassy and full of spunk, a true Tanner trait.

We saw her again in 2005 under different circumstances, my husbands Uncle Bill passed away, so while in Florida we went to visit Grandma and Aunt Pat again, this time Aunt Pat was gravely ill. With Grandma there, my husband and I broke into her home because we could hear her but she would not answer us. We all knew something was very wrong, the EMT's were called and Aunt Pat was taken to the hospital. It was touch and go for what seemed like an eternity, but Aunt Pat pulled through, she definitely had the Tanner stubbornness.

Aunt Pat seemed to have had some unfinished business to attend to and that was to spend the rest of her days with her son/s and his family. I am so grateful we were there that day in Florida, and I am so grateful she was given the opportunity to spend what time she had left with her sons, David & Billy, she spoke of you both often, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren. Aunt Pat was a very loving and caring woman and shall be greatly missed; I am glad I was able to see this all first hand.

Please accept our deepest condolences and please keep in touch, after all we are cousins and families should keep the lines of communications open. We cannot change the past; we can only look to the future. If there is anything I/we can do to help you through this time of need, please do not hesitate to call upon us.

Nancy Bielecki

September 4, 2008

My deepest sympathies to Pat's family. I met Pat at bingo in Zephyrhills, Fla..She was in charge for quite some time. She truly was a very nice, friendly person, and, will be remembered fondly.
Nancy Bielecki

Anne Lehman

September 4, 2008

My sincere sympathy goes out to Patty's mother and family. I worked with Pat at the Workers' Compensation Board for many years. Pat was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren. She had lots of photos on her desk! She got a phone call daily from Joe, checking to see how she was doing. It lit up her day. I see her now, resting in peace in Joe's arms. God bless.

Tim Beach

September 3, 2008

Although I did not know Pat, my thoughts, prayers, and all of my love are with Bill, Dave, and Family. I can only try to imagine how difficult this time is, especially with Pat being so close in recent months. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do; anything at all.

Mae Logan-Ketterer

September 3, 2008

My sister, we are so very blessed to have had you in our lives. the unconditional love you gave was inspirational. Our hearts and prayers are with family & friends. Thank-You Bill & Lisa & family, she was happy and at peace to be with you & cared for with so much love, she loved you all so much. Pat always spoke of her two boys David & Billy, she loved you bothwith all her heart. Her Granchildren & Great Grandchildren thrilled her. Pat also shared with Ed & I that she was very happy to spend several years in Florida near Mother and our two brothers Carl & Jerry & families. We love and miss her so, she will always be in our hearts...............Mae & Ed

JOYCE THORNTON

September 3, 2008

IT,S SO HARD TO FIND WORDS TO SUM UP A PERSONS LIFE, PATTI AND I WERE FRIENDS FOR OVER 60 YRS, WE WENT THRU SO MUCH TOGETHER, EVEN THO WE WENT OUR SEPARATE WAYS AS WE GOT OLDER, WE WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR EACH OTHER. SHE WAS A KIND, LOVING FRIEND. MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO ALL HER FAMILY FROM OUR FAMILY, WE ALL LOVED HER. HER MOM WAS ALWAYS LIKE A MOTHER TO ME, AND I AM BLESSED WITH SO MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF HER AND HER FAMILY. IF I CAN SUM IT UP, PATTI, WE,LL MEET AGAIN AS IS GOD,S PLAN

Cindy Smith

September 3, 2008

Bill & Lisa,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am very happy to get to know Pat. She was a very nice person and I am so happy that you both were there for her. You should be very proud of yourselves.

Earl Worden

September 3, 2008

As a friend of the family I had only recently met Pat. Despite her illness she was as friendly and gracious as could be. I am sure she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. My condolences to her extended family and friends.

Elaine Barnwell-Johnson

September 2, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Pat and I worked together at the Worker's Compensation Board for many years. She was so much fun and kept me laughing through some bad days. When she found out I was born and raised in Ithaca, we couldn't stop talking. She will be sadly missed.

Amanda Beach

September 2, 2008

We were so happy that our grandmother(mother) was coming up here from florida to stay with us, though we knew she would probably not be with us long once she arrived because she was very ill. It wasn't long after she got settled in and starting to feel better that she was up moping and sweeping the floors, cooking dinner so that it would ready for when Bill and Lisa would get home from a long day a work, letting her Great Grandson Devin Beach who is 4 take her outside to teach her how to play catch, going on outting to the store to shop which she loved to do not as much as playing bingo and gambling but she did love it. She had the best last five months of her life here with her family that brought out the best in her. There was not a day that went by that she was not laughing and cracking jokes. Not only all of that but she would have never been able to meet her 2 new great grand children if she was not here.
We will love and miss her very much.

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