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Catherine Caruso Obituary

Caruso, Catherine "Katie" (nee Roti), age 96, beloved wife of the late Frank "Skid", loving mother of Frances (Peter) Karagianes, Peter (Judy), Bruno (Mary Ann) and Frank (Sherry), beloved daughter of the late Bruno and Marianne Roti, dear grandmother of Frank, James, Marc, Frank, Anna Lynn, Frank, Catherine, Katie, Sherry and Frank, great-grandmother of 15, dear sister of Josephine (Anthony) Barbara and the late Rose (the late Joseph) Caruso, Angie (the late Dominic) Gironda, Sam (the late Theresa), James, Vito (the late Agnes), Fred (the late Irene), Frank and Bruno (Jean) Roti, dear sister-in-law of Rose (the late Dominic) Scalfaro, Phil (the late Lena), and the late Joseph (the late Rose), James (the late Marge) Morris ( the late Nancy), Marina (the late Sam) Coco, Mary (the late John) Lischer and Frances (the late Dan) Sabbia, cherished and revered aunt to many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m., from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st St., to St. Therese Church, 218 West Alexander St., Mass 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. 312-225-8500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2008.

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Dorothy & Bill Conroy

February 25, 2008

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.

Terri Papa

January 28, 2008

Although I have only kept in contact with Anna Lyn these past few years, I think of your family often. Many memories of Nana come to mind as I pray for her now. She is someone who will always be remembered by many family and friends. Please accept my sincere condolences to your entire family.

Terri (Naples) Papa

shirley

January 24, 2008

MR FRANK CARUSO (TOOTS) MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY FROM THE LADY AT THE ER REG AT MERCY HOSPITAL

Liz Kuziela

January 23, 2008

To the Caruso Family:
My family sends out to yours our deepest sympathy and compasion. I was unaware of your mothers passing, I feel really bad over it. Your mother was a great woman for the many years we have known her. May god bless her

Maria Carrion

January 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. On behalf of the Department of Public Health-Human Resources Section.

Sharon Williams

January 22, 2008

Dear Frances and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rich and Sharon Williams (Lincoln Provision Inc.)

William and Chsitian Marie Tito

January 22, 2008

Sorry for yor loss. Your family are all great people. God bless you all.

Bernadette & Michael LaPapa, Sr.

January 21, 2008

Unfortunately we just heard about the loss of your Mom. Please
accept on our heartfelt condolences. May her soul rest in peace.

It seems to me as the years pass by,
There is one thing that we can’t deny.
The friends that we made, will always remain.
None of us lost, instead we all gained…

Please know our loving thoughts embrace you all.
Bernie (D’Amico)

Sandy Fiascone

January 21, 2008

DearCaruso Family:
The Fiascone Family would like to extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. Sorry we were unable to attend. Our prayers are with all of you.

Bob and Dolores Fiascone
Bob and Sandy Fiascone

Neil Cacciottolo

January 21, 2008

To: The Caruso and Roti Family,
As a long time friend, I want to extend my sincere condolences to all of you during this sad occasion. My prayers and thoughts are with you as at this time.

Ronnie Calicchio

January 21, 2008

You have my sincerest condolences and prayers for your loss. I just found out. I will say a prayer.

John Jr. and Chantene Stephens, and family

January 21, 2008

Dear Caruso and Roti family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy, your family is in our sincerest prayers.

Piero Fagiolo

January 20, 2008

Dear Tomaselli family,

We were very saddened to hear of the loss of your Aunt Katie. Our deepest condolences to you and the entire Caruso family.

With sympathy,

The Fagiolo family

John Kukec

January 20, 2008

On behalf of my mother,the late Jacqueline Bedalow - Kukec,and my late brother Peter. Please accept my deepest Sympathies.

Angela Abbatemarco

January 20, 2008

Sherry, Katie, Frankie, Anna Lyn and Family:

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandma. I have been thru this and know how difficult it can be. Know that you have a special angel watching over you now and I am sure she'll be watching out for everyone. I am sorry I will not be able to attend the services. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Angela Abbatemarco (Garofalo)

Matthew Ruyechan

January 20, 2008

Dear Frank and Sherry and all the members of your family,

Please accept my condolences at the passing of your Mom and Grandma Katie.

I will remember her and all of you in my Masses and prayers.

Fr. Matt

Frannie & Riche Rehder (Salamone)

January 19, 2008

To The Caruso and Roti Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom, she was a gracious and wonderfuly Lady,know that she will be in our prayers.

BEVERLY MARTIN

January 19, 2008

OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO THE CARUSO FAMILY... YOUR MOTHER WAS A BEAUTIFIL PERSON ! SHE IS NOW AT PEACE, SHE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY WHO LOVED HER....BUT NOW SHE CAN AGAIN SMILE WITH HER SOULMATE BY HER SIDE .....ALL OUR LOVE, PAUL & BEVERLY MARTIN

Victor Roa Jr.

January 19, 2008

My condolences go out to the Caruso family. I have never met Catherine but I know she was a wonderful woman because her family is truly wonderful.

Lucille (Catino) Perry

January 19, 2008

Your mother is in my prayers and so is all of your family.

Dolores Leone Norris

January 19, 2008

To: Frances
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your mom. It's been many years since I've seen you but
remembered the name immediately.
Your classmate St.Mary's Class of 1954.Dolores Leone Norris

Stephen Mostacchio

January 19, 2008

May the many years of wonderful memories help you through these trying times.
I will always remember Nana Katie as a very spunky and out going person who just loved life and lived it to the fullest.

Her smile and our little conversations we had at family functions will be missed dearly...

May you rest in peace...

My prayers and condolences to the entire family for your loss...

KATHY VITALE

January 19, 2008

DEAR CARUSO FAMILY
OUR SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
SORRY WE ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND.
MAY ALL HER MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT.

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
KATHY VITALE & FRANKIE

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