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Frank Caruso Obituary

Caruso, Frank Salvatore, Jr. Age 42, of Westchester. Loving father of Frank Peter; proud papa of Mattteo; love of his life, Cynthia Avalos, dearest son of MaryAnn; son of the late Frank Sr. (step mother Francine); beloved grandson of the late Peter and Ann Santore, Salvatore and Mary Caruso; loving brother of Sam (Linda), Anna Marie, Catherine, Rosie (Dave) Galandak, Gina (Angelo) Calcagno; step-brother of Lisa (Nick) Jasinskl, Toni Spillone, Joey Spillone; fond uncle of MaryAnn "Cookie", Danielle, Sammy (God Son), Angelo, Taylor, Jessica, David, Dominick; loving nephew of Ben (Jolyn) Santore, the late Peter (Josephine) Santore; dear cousin and friend of many. Frankie was an organ donor. "You are now in the arms of Jesus but in my heart forever." (Love Mom). Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester (two blks W. of Mannheim Rd.) and Tuesday from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday at 9:15a.m. from the funeral home to Divine Infant Church for 10a.m. Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Gift of Hope, www.giftofhope.org. For further info, 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 13, 2012.

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Mary Ann Caruso

February 8, 2024

My son, my Guardian Angel for 12 years now. Thank you for the signs you send to let me know you are with me. I miss you and carry you in my Heart always.
I“ll see you when I see you
Love MOM

Robert F. Ramey

February 11, 2013

To the family & friends of Frank Caruso, Jr.,
When the tragedy of one year ago was first reported, I thought it involved another Caruso family that I knew. To get further information I attended the wake for your loved one and became quite drawn in by Frank's story. I have mourned his death for a year particularly each time I pass the accident scene or his grave site. What a loving, handsome man Frank must have been. When I read the word "saved" in some of the Guest Book letters, I wonder if Frank was saved by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as Acts 16:31 states. If someone could contact me I have questions and further comments. Thank you. [email protected]

The most beautiful smile EVER! xoxo

Anna Marie Caruso

October 23, 2012

October 17, 2012

To my dear brother Frankie,
I will always carry you with me in my heart and in my spirit. I talk to you throughout my days and nights knowing that your energy is still here with me and our family. It has been very hard to let you go. I choose to believe you are still near. I have so many memories of you and cherish them forever. I had a dream that you were smiling and happy. I miss your smile. Maybe that's why I had the dream. You will never be forgotten. I love you forever! I know our spirits will be together one day. For now, I have memories and pictures of you and our love.
Your big sis,
Anna Marie <3

Mary Ann Caruso

May 24, 2012

A letter to Heaven
Dear Frankie
My last child to be born, the first to be taken. I know you are now an angel safe and saved - enjoying the beauty of Heaven. I was truly blessed with the Gift of YOU for 42 years, 1 month and 6 days of having you in my life. This Gift is now a cherished part of precious memories. Not a day goes by without an ache in my Heart, but all I can do is picture your smiling face and know that life is great up there.
Always in my Heart - Never to say goodbye
I'll see you when I see you
LOVE MOM

Dina (Siliquini)Diana

May 21, 2012

OMG! I can't express enough how very sorry I was to hear of this horrific accident that took little Frankie away from all of you. It's been difficult for me to write this. I have'nt actually seen him in years but I'll always remember what a special sweet and gentle boy and man he turned into. My mother always said the good die young.
For the last 37 years or so you've all always opened your doors and hearts to me. My heart is full of cherished memories of my childhood every Sunday with all of you at Nana and PaPa's open house. What a special family he came from. I miss and love you all and a special kiss and hug to Aunt Mar, and Little Frankie whom I havent seen since he was a young boy. My heart aches for you all. "Rest in Peace Frankie" you'll be forever remembered.
With Love,Dina(Siliquini)Diana and Family

lance luka

May 21, 2012

Frank was my best friend in High School. We played football together every day. I don't think we ever got into a single argument. We grew apart in life, but he will always be one of my closest friends in my lifetime. My sincere Condolences to his family.
Your friend forever

Lance

Taylor Calcagno

March 23, 2012

Uncle Frank, I miss you so much and I think about you every day. This has been the hardest year for me and its only three months in. I always think of how great of a man you were. You always made the family laugh and whenever you were around we always had fun. You were a great son, father, grandpa, and uncle. I always liked some songs by Creed, but lately that is all I listen to. I don't really remember, but I think the last time I saw you was the day of Papa's funeral. I remember the look you had whenever you would look at Matteo. You loved him so much and I'm so glad that you got a couple chances to be with him. You will be missed dearly and forever in my heart.

Barbara De Rouin

March 2, 2012

To the Caruso Family, my deepest condolences on your tragic loss. I only met Frank when he painted our home but he was a kind gentle man and very professional in his craft. May God hold you close and give you comfort in this difficult time.

Vince Davero

February 23, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss! We all miss Frank very much because he was such a good person and would stand by your side.
God Bless the family and Frank.
Miss you Brother!!!!!!

I'm thinking of you Papa! xoxo

February 23, 2012

Frank you are in our <3's 4ever! xoxo

February 23, 2012

February 23, 2012

Lovers and friends 4ever! xoxo

February 23, 2012

Friends 4ever and ever! xoxo

February 23, 2012

I will be your strength! xoxo

February 23, 2012

You will be by my side 4ever Dad! xoxo

February 23, 2012

I'll be in your arms 4ever Papa! xoxo

February 23, 2012

Kevin Saunders

February 21, 2012

My deepest condolences for your loss. Frank was a decent and honest man and will be forever missed. My family will keep him in our thoughts.

Ro

February 18, 2012

Forever in my heart. One week ago this nightmare started just wish it wasn't true. Love forever little cuz.

February 17, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. Donna Zybora

kathleen drish lingo

February 17, 2012

I pray for peace and comforrt from the lord for your family. Know that he is in jesus arms

You are always in our hearts and with us in spirit!

Anna Marie Caruso

February 17, 2012

Friends forever!

Anna Marie Caruso

February 17, 2012

Friends forever!

Anna Marie Caruso

February 17, 2012

Friends forever!

February 16, 2012

Friends forever!

February 16, 2012

To my baby. You will be in my heart forever! Mom

February 16, 2012

Rose Bakos

February 16, 2012

Caruso family, mere words cannot convey how sorry I am for your loss. May God comfort your entire family and friends in this very sad time and always. May Frankie rest in peace and rejoice with our heavenly father.

Frank Dad and Sam

Anna Marie Caruso

February 16, 2012

Frank Dad and Anna xoxo

Anna Marie Caruso

February 16, 2012

Father and Son up in Heaven RIP xoxo

Anna Marie Caruso

February 16, 2012

Frank and Ang xoxo

Anna Marie Caruso

February 16, 2012

Cynthia, Dad- Frank Sr. and Brother-Frank Jr. xoxo

Anna Marie Caruso

February 16, 2012

Helen Kay-Braun

February 15, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.

Diane Frank and the entire Frank Family (previously from St. Paul Court)

February 15, 2012

To the Caruso Family----I send you all my thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences at this very difficult time. I was so saddened to hear about Frank and wish I could have been there.
All our Love,

Bonnie

February 15, 2012

Deepest condolences to the Caruso family, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Rahaw

February 15, 2012

GOD BLESS YOU
Sorry For Your Lost

JoAnn Mahler-Becker

February 15, 2012

My heart and prayers go out to the Caruso family. I'm saddened to hear about my childhood friend, Frankie. He touched so many lives and had a heart of gold. You are now reunited with your father in Heaven and may you rest in Peace.

Kelly Smock

February 14, 2012

Frank we will never forget your infectious smile and contagious laugh! Rest in peace my childhood friend!!! You will be forever in our hearts......

Chad & Jill Padera

February 14, 2012

We are so sad to have learned about this tragic accident. We met Frank when he came to paint our townhome, he was always so nice and trustworthy, always smiling. When we moved to our new house we had him come paint for us again, just truly a nice guy! Our prayers go out to the Caruso family and friends of Frank.

February 14, 2012

Frank you will never be forgotten. Thank you for being a part of our family's lives. You and your family will forever be in our thoughts. Jessica and Justin send all their love to you! And to Frankie and the entire family, May God Bless You All and help you through this very sad time.
All Our Love, The Mercado/Zigulis/Munson Family

Mr & Mrs Mitchell Koyer

February 14, 2012

Dear Mary Ann. I am so sorry for your terrible loss. May God Bless you with strength to get through this terrible time of sorrow. Who would have thought as young girls we would ever experience such tragedy. You and your beautiful family are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart aches and cries with your pain. Love Rose Ann (D'Ambrosio) Koyer

February 14, 2012

To Mary Ann. We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of your son Frank.
Doug & Carol Walksler

Vince Amato & Family

February 14, 2012

To MaryAnn,Frank Jr and the whole Caruso family. Frankie was a special person. We are deeply saddened by the loss of Frankie. We send our deepest condolences to you all. May God bless him and all of you.

February 14, 2012

Frank you were a special person in our lives.Your passion for life will always be remembered.We will always cherish the moments we had with you.To the Caruso family you are in our thoughts and prayers.Although Frank is no longer with us his flame will continue burning through all of you.We love you.

Manny,Denise.Lisa,Alexis Perales.

Colleen Nash

February 14, 2012

To the Caruso family, I do not know you, but my heart breaks for you. My deepest condolences on your loss. God bless.
Colleen Nash
Oak Park

Debbie Minick Cima

February 14, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Frank was will be missed by many.

Lee Ann Stawczyk

February 14, 2012

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

Pam Williams-Coffey

February 14, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am so sad to hear of the losses you have suffered in such a short time.
Pam Williams-Coffey

February 14, 2012

So Sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers go to out to his family

John Dodero

February 14, 2012

Deepest condolences to the Caruso family, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

February 14, 2012

SO very saddened by the loss of Frank. I am praying and thinking of the whole family at this time. God bless you Frank. Rest in Peace.
Kelly McMillen-Ferriola

Brian and Cindy Christoffel

February 13, 2012

Our most sincere condolences to the entire Caruso family. We had the pleasure of meeting Frank and coming to know him during the many painting jobs he did for us. He was more than just someone we hired, he was a great guy. We are deeply shocked and saddened to hear of this tragedy.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know he will be missed.

Joe Drish

February 13, 2012

Prayers to Frankie Peter Caruso, my big brother. I love you bro i hope you know im here for you. I'm sorry about your Daddy. No one can express how much i love my big brother. I hope you can get through the loss of your father because you are a Daddy of your own. Love you buddy. Sorry i cannot make it to Chicago, i really want to be there for you. I feel horrible.

jacqui owen

February 13, 2012

I am totally shocked about your sad loss of such two charming men, my friends and I met Uncle Frank and Frank Jr at JIllys in Naperville and found them to be kind funny and sweet. God Bless jacqui and cheryl

joe cheech Gomez

February 13, 2012

I am at a loss words can not describe how sorry I am to the Caruso family will keep praying

Diego & Jennifer Tsanakas

February 13, 2012

Words can not even begin to express how sorry we were to hear about Frank. My husband and I had the pleasure of hiring Frank to paint our house. He was such a nice and polite man. Even though our incounter was brief, his kindness made an impact. We are very sorry for your families loss. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers.

Josephine Buttacavoli

February 13, 2012

My deepest sympathy to The Caruso Family. I was friends with Frank in high school and he was a sweetheart. May God hold you close during this very difficult time and May Frank rest in peace and always remain in your hearts. God bless...

Vic Contreras & Family

February 13, 2012

To the Caruso family, We are very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Frank you had the most infectious smile I have ever seen. I will always remember you.

Ralph Larosa

February 13, 2012

I cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. It's been many years since I've seen any of you but I wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear of your loss. Even after all this time I have still several childhood memories of Frank and our family get together's. Frank - God bless you and your whole family.

Teresa provenzano Demaria

February 13, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Caruso family.

Danielle Caruso

February 13, 2012

I miss you so much already uncle Frank! It may be selfish of me but it's not fair.... I miss you and papa Frank and papa Phil sooo much. But I know that you are all in a better place and you are happy and together. I am still grieving over both papa's. I never got a chance to tell you...You were the best uncle a girl could ask for. I will be strong for nani and Frankie I promise! Until I see you again. I love you with all of my heart
<3 your neice Danielle

Pete Scarpiniti

February 13, 2012

My prayers go out to the entire caruso family. Frank and i have been friends since childhood.franks memories will be with me forever.Frank will live in my heart for always he was like a brother to me. May god bless all of you and find peace in your hearts.

Together Forever xoxo

February 13, 2012

Tania Patrone

February 13, 2012

Our deepest sympathies go out to the Caruso family. Frank will be missed by so many but his memories will live on. May you rest in peace, Frank. We love you!!
Rick, Tania, Anthony & Joey Patrone

Frank Caruso

February 13, 2012

You are forever my hero! Rock on Daddy!! You are 'Higher' now like the song of your favorite band CREED! I love you forever! Your only son, Frankie xoxo!

Deb Larocco

February 13, 2012

Rest in Peace, Frank. My thoughts and prayers are with the Caruso family at this difficult time. May God Bless you all.

Yvette Hernandez

February 13, 2012

Life brings tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry, the smile fades, but the memories live on forever. May your memories be your comfort... With deepest sympathy, Yvette Hernandez (Friend of Frank P. Caruso)

February 13, 2012

So sorry for your loss Caruso Family. Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time. May God put his loving hands on you and comfort you. God bless!

Rosa & Carmen Passi

February 13, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathy at this very sad time...
RIP

gayle Wittenberg

February 13, 2012

my prayers and thoughts are with your whole family

Lisa Guarino

February 13, 2012

Frank was a beautiful person inside & out.
I am very very sorry for the Caruso Family's loss. I can't imagine the pain your enduring at this time. Peace and Love to you, and may God comfort you in your time of need.

February 13, 2012

We cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Frankie was so very special to us and we will never forget the priviledge it was for knowing such a beautiful and wonderful person. We love your family very much and you always made us feel part of it. We will continue to pray for everyone.

All our love,
Spanky, Tracey & the girls

Kimberly Roe

February 13, 2012

God fill all your hearts with comfort at this time.

Nancy Amabile

February 13, 2012

God Bless You Frank! May you rest in peace!

JuliAnn Tomse

February 13, 2012

I was very sorry to learn of this tragic accident which took Frank's life way too soon. I did not know him very well, but he was a very nice man, a gentle spirit. May God comfort all of you during this very difficult time.

Tracey Chavarin

February 13, 2012

We cannot express enough how truely sorry we are for this tragic loss. Frank was very special to us and we considered him family, we are the lucky ones that the opportunity to have known such a beautiful man and wonderful person. You are a very close family and I have made us to feel part of that we will continue to pray for everyone during this difficult time.

All our love,
Spanky,Tracey & the girls

Eileen Busse

February 13, 2012

To the Caruso family, I'm so very sorry for your loss my prayers are with you.

jody bakos/billings

February 13, 2012

deepest condolenses to the caruso family deepests sorrows its been a long time but not long enough i remember frankie only 8 just little on st paul ct i do no what it feels to lose a loved on almost 10 yrs the pain never goes away the greeks say u can keep him a live in memories that is what my family does by the way im jody k bakos/billings boogies friend and everyone elses lots of good time in the family keep it together u will experience frankies being with u in spirit i have felt my brother gooch withme u know he is smilin down on the whole family keep the faith and may the lord b with all of u now even moreso than ever in my prayers

February 13, 2012

To the family of Frank Salvatore Caruso Jr. may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer Philipians 4:6,7. My deepesr sympathy

February 13, 2012

A bright light has dimmed for us on this earth but the knowledge that he will be waiting to great us when it's our turn will bring peace and comfort to all that were fortunate enough to know him.
Maryann and family my prayers are with you in your hours of sadness. Frankie Jr. You were a very lucky young man to have such a great DADDY. Be strong as i'm sure he would want you to be.

Billy O'Hara

February 13, 2012

Sending my condolences to the whole Caruso family. It's been many years since I've seen any of you but I wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear of your loss.
Take good care of each other. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Best to you in this difficult time,
Billy O'Hara

Bob Biagi

February 13, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing Frankie at shows. He always had that big smile and laugh, whenever I was lucky enough to see him.

Kim Parisi

February 13, 2012

Nothing can ease the pain of losing a loved one. No words can make it better.

Frank was always so full of life and knew how to make you laugh. He loved his family so very much. He will be missed. I am so happy to have known him and to have shared some wonderful memories.

My heart and prayers go out to his family. I am truly heartbroken for you all.

My deepest sympathies.

Hill

February 13, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort who comforts us in all our pain and sorrow give you all the needed endurance to continue to go one day to next. Psalms 46:1

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February 13, 2012

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