John Caruso, of Medford, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 10th, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Gaeta, Italy, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Maria (Leccese) Caruso.
John enlisted in the United States Navy in the summer of 1953, from Boston, serving during the Korean War before being honorably discharged in the summer of 1957, from Jacksonville, Florida.
John was the beloved husband of 56 years to Ellie (Leveroni) Caruso. He was the devoted father of Maria Gundersen and her husband Karl, Denise Stevenson and her husband Tim, and Pasquale Caruso, and the loving Papa of Christian Giordano, Zachary, Nolan and Oliver Stevenson, and Gianna Caruso.
His funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, Saturday, December 14th at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner St., Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4 - 8 PM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent in John’s name to Salvation Army Of Massachusetts, 147 Berkeley St., Boston, MA 02116.