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Frank Caruso Obituary

Caruso, Frank S. "Horse" Age 70 passed away peacefully on January 24th. He was the Cherished husband of Frances "Francine" nee: Dindia, Devoted son of the late Salvatore & Mary Caruso, Loving son-in-law of Connie and the late Anthony Dindia. Dearest father of Sam (Linda), Anna Marie, Cathy, Rosemary (Dave) Galandak, Gina (Angelo) Calcagno and Frank Jr.Loving stepfather to Lisa (Nick) Jasinski, Toni and Joey Spillone. Fond brother of the late Nick (Pat) Caruso, brother in-law of Sam, Patty, Frank and Virg. Devoted grandfather of Maryann "Cookie", Frankie, Danielle, Sammy, Angelo, Taylor, Jessica, Dominic and David. Dearest great grandfather of Matteo, fond uncle of Nick (Lori), Sena, Anthony (Nikki), Tony and Frankie. Beloved friend and member of the Taylor Street Blue Boys Club, Frank lived life to the fullest and did it his way. He will be loved and missed by his family and many friends. Funeral Friday 9:00 a.m. from Salerno's Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave. Chicago to Divine Infant Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3 9 p.m. For Info 773-889-1700. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society appreciated.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 26, 2012.

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January 24, 2013

Today is the anniversary of your death and we visited your grave. We think of you smiling down upon us with that big smile of yours and we smile back thinking of you. Knowing you are at peace is comforting. See you when we see you!

Love,
Sam, Anna Marie, Cathy, Rose, Gina, Frank and MaryAnn

Love your children

Frankie Boy and Jums

January 24, 2013

Dear Dad,
I am missing you so much this last year. I am glad we had those last four years together even though you were sick. I would do it all over again in a heart beat. We will always have many memories and thank God for pictures. I know you are at peace.

Love you,
RoseMary (Jums)

Hope you and Frank are together.

Precious Memories! <3

January 24, 2013

We had a lot of great memories growing up with you and Mom. Remember this one? See you again! Mom said to take good care of Frankie! xoxo

We love you always! Wish we could turn back time! xoxo <3

January 24, 2013

January 23, 2013

My Dearest Frank,
Its been one year and who ever said time heals a broken heart its so un-true as you always told me life goes on and with 27 yrs of memories is what gets me through day by day but i know you are always by my side you are my angel on my shoulder the Love of my life so until we meet again may you rest in peace Love you Always and Forever.....Your Wife Francine

January 20, 2013

Dad,
I love and miss you! You will always be with me in my heart and in spirit. I never liked you calling me Annie Banannie but I sure do miss it. I'll never forget you. Remember you are in heaven now so be on your best behavior. I have lots of wonderful memories as a child and as an adult. No one can ever take that away from us!! I love you and will see you again someday.
Love, Anna Marie <3

Papa and David xoxo

February 6, 2012

Danielle Caruso

February 5, 2012

Words can not describe how much I will miss you Papa. But, I can not be selfish. All I can do is hope that you are at peace! Now you are up above with my Papa Phil watching over me. I love you so much and I know in my heart that I will be with you and my Papa Phil again someday.

Love Always,
Your Granddaughter Danielle

Anonymous

February 2, 2012

When somebody dies a cloud turns into an angel and flies up to tell God to put another flower on a pillow. A bird gives the message back to the world and sings a silent prayer that makes the rain cry. People disappear, but they never really go away. The spirits up there put the sun to bed wake up the grass, and spin the Earth in dizzy circles. Sometimes you can see them dancing in a cloud during the daytime when they are supposed to be sleeping. They paint the rainbows and also the sunsets and make waves splash and tug at the tide. They toss shooting stars and listen to wishes. And when they sing wind songs they whisper to us, "Don't miss me too much. The view is nice, and I'm doing just fine."

Your loving Grandchildren and Great Grandchild

Anna Marie Caruso

February 2, 2012

Dad's 70th with friends xoxo

Anna Marie Caruso

February 2, 2012

Dad and Carmen at 70th! We love you Carm and are grateful he had friends like you.

Anna Marie Caruso

February 2, 2012

Frank/Horse(Dad) and Uncle Nick

Anna Marie Caruso

February 2, 2012

Lisa

February 1, 2012

A week ago today I lost someone very special to me...I am so honored to have had such a special man in my everyday life to watch me grow from that little girl who graduated kindergarden to the woman and mother you picked up from the hospital 13 years ago Dominic is so lucky to have had such a great papa!! I'll cherish every minute i've spent with you and every memorey you've given me. I love and miss you Frank!!!

January 31, 2012

Papa Frank, I love you so much. Im glad to see you in peace now. I miss you much. I wish I could have spent more time with you. You will always be in my heart. One day we will always be together again. I cannot wait for that day to come. I love you Papa.
Love,
Taylor!

Mary Ann (Cookie) Caruso

January 31, 2012

Papa Frank,you were a one of a kind grandfather. I wish we had more time to spend with you. I am going to miss your big smile and all your yelling. You and nani made a beautiful family with all of your children and grandchildren and great grandchild. I have learned alot about life from you and all your great stories. I love you papa and miss you lots xoxo! Will see you agian one day.I just want to see you in peace now, god bless you!

FRAN CARUSO

January 31, 2012

On Jan 24th my heart was broken the Lord took the greatest Man i have ever known. My husband Frank Caruso I am proud to say that 27yrs ago I met the Love of my life and 20yrs ago i became his wife. He Loved and Raised my 3 children as his own. Through good times and bad times our Love was just as strong as day 1 and in the end my husband passed away peacefully & where he always wanted to be in his home with me. It will not be the same. I will never forget the endless memories and the Love we gave each other through the yrs. This may be goodbye on earth but we will meet again. Dont worry Frank Ill be Strong. REST IN PEACE................................ LOVE YOU ALWAYS & FOREVER IN MY HEART. YOUR WIFE FRANCINE.

We love you Dad! xoxo

Anna Marie Caruso

January 31, 2012

Frank Costanzo

January 26, 2012

You have touched so many of us with your smile, laughter, And mastering the art of telling stories to all of us. My friend you were always looking out for me!!! I will miss you, remember you, and love you always. Now uncle Frank go have a few drinks with your Brother..... Uncle Nick he's been waiting for you long enough.

God bless you for touching my heart and so many.

NOSE

david cacioppo

January 26, 2012

i will always cherish the way your smile light up the room and made all of us at jillys feel so good we all will miss you a lot uncle frank. you and uncle nick were the best people i ever worked for. oh ya save a cigar for me for when we meet again

Anthony Toliver

January 26, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Caruso Family. My prays are with you all.

January 26, 2012

MY TOUGHT'S & PRAYER'S ARE WITH THE CARUSO FAMILY.I WILL MISS FRANK, MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
WILLY (BROOM) RIZZO

Ferdinardo Family

January 26, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Donna Makowski

January 26, 2012

The law office of George Tamvakis sends condolences to the entire Caruso family.

Mary Jo Fosco Gurgone

January 26, 2012

Deepest sympathy to the Caruso Family. A friend of my dad from the Blue Boys. Always a smile on his face. My dad thought the world of him. My memory will always be the day of my dad's funeral as we passed the Blue Boys Club, Frank was standing there with the door open as if he was letting my dad in for the last time. I can still see him standing there. The family of Chickie Fosco.

Lisa Mellace

January 26, 2012

Frank was a great man and I'm so glad that I had a chance to know him for many years!!!

To Fran, I'm so sorry for ur loss!!! He is in a better place now & he will always be ur angel!! Your a strong & wonderful women & I love u sooooo much! There isn't anything I wouldn't do for u!

Toni & Joey... I love u both like family!! I will always be there for u both no matter what!! Frank was the lucky one to have both of u as his children!!

To Lisa... my BEST FRIEND!!! U already know how much I love u & I'm always here for u no matter what!! Ur an amazing person & Frank made u the strong women u are!!! His memory will live on forever! He loves u & he's ur Angel now!!!

To the rest of the family... I'm sorry for ur loss!! He was an amazing man & for the 12yrs I have known him, I have learned alot from him!!!

May he rest in peace & let his memory live on forever & never be forgotten!

martha Distasio

January 26, 2012

Such a wonderful man. He was more than
just a customer here. Our sympathy
to the whole family. Love, the girls
from Melrose Currency.

Mr.& Mrs.Biagio Amato

January 26, 2012

Our Love and Hearts go out to the Caruso family,we were close and had a lot of fun,from Taylor st.to Broadview to Hillside when our kids were young,we spend a lot of time together.In our Memories and Prayers forever! Biagio & Bess

dan wagner

January 26, 2012

I remember Frank always having a smile on his face. He brought energy into the room and was a very kind and approachable man.

Carmen/Rosa Passi

January 26, 2012

Deepest sympathy to the Caruso family, we were childhood friends..from Taylor Street..

DIANE VASILAKOS

January 26, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Diane/Angela Parise

January 26, 2012

your family has our condolences

January 26, 2012

To my Dearest stepfather Frank,
Ever since I was a little girl you showed me right from wrong you've always stood besides me and taught me to be strong. I'll cherish all our memories and I wanted you to know...Frank you are my HERO and i love you so much! I'm thankful every day you came into my life and I will always be honored to say i was the daughter of one of the strongest most loving respected men I know!
I love you and i'm going to miss you Frank!
Your daughter,
Lisa

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