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Joe Caruso posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2020
We considered Joe and Marlene good friends. We have many fond memories of Joe. Our condolences to his family.
Joe and Toni Caruso
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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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Memories of my Uncle and Godfather – “Uncle Joe”
When I think of Uncle Joe, smiles come to my face. One of my very first memories goes back to the house in Fallston. We were all outside and he was trying to show me how to hold a golf club. We hit balls towards the old barn across the street. I was short but determined. As I was growing up whenever I went mini-golfing I remember how he taught me to hold the club. And just in the last two months I bought my first clubs and went on a real golf course. I could not wait to get home and text Aunt Mar to have her tell Uncle Joe I finally went golfing and held the club just as he taught me.
I remember visiting New Jersey when Uncle Joe and my dad built the deck on the back of Uncle Joe and Aunt Mar’s house. To my surprise there were hot air balloons that were going over where they lived and even landed not that far away. I remember he had a beer in his hand and a smile on his face.
As grandma’s travel partner, when Uncle Joe was promoted, and they moved to Chicago I made some trips with gram to visit. It was always a good trip, even if it was pretty cold when we typically went! Uncle Joe traveled a lot, but when he was home, he always made time to sit and talk. He was always so proud of Jody and Jason and loved talking about them playing sports, how well they were doing in school or what they were able to accomplish. He was so proud of them. He was on the sidelines helping “coach” and was extremely passionate when watching the games to say the least! Many times you would see him rub his hand over his face and express his frustrations at the refs of course!
I was able to stay at the Atlanta house a few times and Uncle Joe was always happy to have me stay at the house. He was also happy that I was there to give Aunt Mar a walking partner in the evenings! As big as that house was, when he retired, I still remember Aunt Mar calling and saying I’m not used to him being here so much, he’s always under foot! Although he could frustrate her at times, I know it made her laugh and she loved Uncle Joe so much. I also know he loved her, you could just see it! He definitely liked to pick on her as well. It definitely made me smile.
As my godfather he was also proud of me and told me. He was so glad that I followed my dreams and that I didn’t let things hold me back. He gave advice and opinions, but even if I didn’t exactly follow what he said, he still let me know how proud he was of me. I couldn’t wait to call and say that I had finished my Masters’ with a 4.0 because again, I knew how proud he would be of what I was able to accomplish. He was always supportive and there when you needed some words of wisdom.
During a difficult time of grandma passing, he was there. He even found a way to make you smile. I remember standing looking at the flowers at the funeral home and he walked up to me looking at the one I picked and said “were you going for the “woodsie” look and I laughed and said no, I was going for the grandma is not going to haunt me for cutting live flowers look. We both laughed and knew I was right, gram said once you cut flowers, they were dead and never wanted anyone spending money on her, but she loved her potted plants. He loved "sis" and he knew exactly what she would say about all the flowers there for her!
Whenever I am home and I go through old photo albums there is Uncle Joe, smiling, usually with a beer in his hand, helping put together some toy we received for Christmas or a birthday. He worked hard, traveled a lot, but provided an amazing life, full of love and adventure for Aunt Mar, Jody and Jason. He did this because he was driven, and he loved his family with all his heart.
I will always cherish the memories I have of the times with Uncle Joe. Blessed to have him in my life and lucky to not only call him my Uncle, but my Godfather.
I will love and miss him dearly,
Kimmie
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Deedar (Dee) lit a candle
Monday, October 5, 2020
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I have a couple of memories for the time I've know Joe as my neighbor.
I always found Joe as a very calm, composed gentleman, very inspiring and a wonderful person at heart. Joe & Marlene moved as our next door neighbors last year in 2019, I'm sorry, as I don't know Joe as much as any of you do, But, the moment I saw him it gave me a very unique positive vibe. It was like a wonderful, blessed spirit entered in the neighborhood. Me & my wife Nav used to converse with Joe whenever we could get a chance to sneak out of our busy work schedule and enjoy talking with him & Marlene.
We enjoyed every little conversation with Joe, He indeed made us giggle / laugh every time with his nice and funny comments, sharing some fun work experiences he had when he was at job. I learned about Joe's medical condition, and I'm inspired from him by the way he looked at his life so positively despite all the challenges he had to go through. I have rarely seen a person dealing with it so lightly and always in high spirits with a great smile on his face. Joe has been one of the very unique human being whom we have pleasure to meet and has touched our hearts.
I am very sure it is a very big loss for everyone. All I can say is, I wish I could have got some more time to talk with him. I trust he is at a better place for sure. May Lord embrace & bless his lovely soul and lead him to serenity.
Thank you for the happy moments shared with us Joe, We feel blessed to know you. And for sure THANK YOU for your service towards our community & our country.
We do miss you Joe :)
With Love'
Dee & Nav