Of Newton, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning February 10th, 2016 at the age of 84.
Born on July 11, 1931 in Italy; son of the late Cesare Caruso and Maria (Perri) Caruso, Vincenzo was raised and educated in Italy.
After starting a family of their own, Vincenzo and his late wife Rosaria immigrated to the United States in 1969 as a young couple in their early 40’s to provide a better life and future for their 3 young children. Although not speaking any English or having relatives to depend on in the United States; Vincenzo & Rosaria through hard work, determination, and sacrifice together made a beautiful and incredible life for their family. It was his family that was the single most important aspect of his life especially his grandchildren.
Vincenzo owned & operated Caruso Landscaping from 1980 to 1997, having his only son follow in his footsteps and continue the family business. He had a passion for gardening, in particular his fig trees, he enjoyed traveling to Washington, New Hampshire to go hunting in the fall and fishing in the summer. He also had a special talent for cooking.
His beloved wife Rosaria predeceased him on July 18, 2013.
He is survived by his devoted & loving children Maria Caruso and her husband Michael Iacono of Waltham, Lina (Caruso) Yessaillian and her husband Gary of Westwood, and Jessie C. Caruso and his wife Tina Scaltreto of Newton, his cherished grandchildren Patricia, Robert, Michael, Andrea and Vincenzo, adoring great grandchildren Julia and Matthew, and his dear siblings Santo and Giulia Caruso both of Italy. In addition he is survived by many nieces & nephews.
Relatives & Friends are respectfully invited to attend Funeral Services from the Brasco & Sons Memorial Funeral Home, 773 Moody Street, WALTHAM on Saturday morning Feb. 13th at 9:00 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of Vincenzo’s Life at Saint Bernard’s Church, 1523 Washington Street, Newton at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Newton Cemetery Mausoleum. Visiting Hours will be held in the Funeral Home on Friday Feb. 12th from 3 – 7 p.m. Parking attendants will be on duty.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in Vincenzo’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Assoc, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.
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