March 17, 1932 – May 31, 2024
Joseph (Joe) Patrick Caruso, 92, of Wesley Chapel took his final journey to join our Lord and Savior in heaven on May 31, 2024. Joe was born on March 17, 1932 in New York City, NY. He attended St. James Elementary Catholic School and graduated from La Salle Academy Catholic High School. In 1950 he enrolled at New York University (NYU) but before earning his degree he was drafted into the Army in 1953, spending 2 years in active duty at Ft. Benning, GA. followed by 6 years of reserve duty. After completing his active duty, he finished his studies and earned his degree at NYU and began working for Metropolitan Life Insurance (MetLife) where he met the love of his life, Rose Pittera.
They were married on September 21, 1958 and lived in Brooklyn, NY until 1964 when they moved to Lakewood, New Jersey. In 1971, Joe accepted a transfer with MetLife and moved his family to Tampa, FL. Joe was a deeply religious man, a true servant of the Lord and a former member of the Knights of Columbus.
Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Mary Caruso, his brother Angelo Caruso and wife Pauline and his sister Margaret Paresi and husband Sam. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Rose: children, Anthony Caruso and wife Kim, Joseph Caruso and wife Carin and Michael Caruso. Joe has 5 grandchildren: David Caruso and wife Susana, Matthew Caruso, Daniel Caruso and wife Kiana, Amber Escalante and Melodee Tyson and husband Larry and 8 great-grandchildren: Vincent Caruso, Natalie Caruso, Dominic Caruso, Christopher Caruso, Phillip Caruso, Anthony Escalante, Daniel Escalante and Savanna Dick.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Friday June 7th at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church.
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