Ronald Curtis Caruso passed away on July 4, 2026, at Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, FL, due to complications of congestive heart failure. He was born April 3,1951 in Jacksonville, FL at St Vincent’s Hospital.
Ronnie attended Lakeshore Junior High School, Jacksonville, FL and Camden Military Academy in South Carolina. He graduated from Nathan Bedford High School in 1969. Ronnie worked in the family marina and golf course businesses. He will always be remembered for his infectious laugh and fun-loving nature. He loved life and lived life with gusto.
He is predeceased by his mother and father, Sam and Edith Caruso; his brother, Sam; and his wife, Traci Roof.
He enjoyed touring with his friends, the Lynyrd Skynyrd Band, and was roadie tech for the Rossington Collins Band.
Ronnie is survived by his son, Aaron of Pennsylvania; two sisters, Elizabeth Truitt of Fleming Island and Virginia Knight (Finley); and his brother, Chris Caruso (Missy), both of Jacksonville. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
The family will hold a private service at a later date.
