Carmen John Peluso, 87, of Highland Heights, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025 at home.Born November 8, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio, Carmen was an ambitious young man, finding his love for music and the guitar at 8 years old. After graduating Collinwood High School he went on to pursue his passion for music, served in the U.S. Army as a Radio Mechanic, and then had long and successful carrier as an electrician and electrical contractor. Carmen never lost his passion for music, and he continued to play guitar and perform into his 80’s.Carmen was a loving and caring father to his only daughter, Marie, and his life-long companion Kathy. He is remembered for his quick-wit, dry sense of humor, and for always doing whatever he could to help those he loved. Carmen is survived by his companion, Kathy; daughter, Marie and her husband Stacy; and his sister Barbara. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lena, and father, Angelo.Memorial service is immediate family. Music was such an important part of Carmen’s life. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memoriam to: MusiCares Foundation Online at: www.musicares.org/donations Via check or money order: MusiCares Development 3030 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404 or donate to: Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation Online at: http://arpf.givecloud.co/products/Tribute/tributedonation
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