Mr. Robert A. Caruso, age 86 of Medford died Saturday in St. Francis Hospital Greenville, SC. He was the husband of the late Lillian M. (Raso) Caruso. Mr. Caruso was born in Boston, son of the late Domenico and Josephine (Bavuso) Caruso. In earlier years he worked as a cloth cutter in Boston’s garment industry and was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. A talented musician, he played the accordian for many years, well into his 80’s. He was also a member of the Arlington Men’s Club.
Mr. Caruso is a WWII U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by one daughter: Roberta Loycano and her husband Robert of Methuen, a son Philip Caruso and his wife Theresa of Simpsonville, SC. Grandfather of Kristina and Stephanie Loycano, Angela Mickler, Maria and Michelle Caruso. Great Grandfather of Robert L. Mickler. Friends may call Thursday from 9 thru 10:30 AM at the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main Street MEDFORD. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High Street, Medford at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Contributions in his memory may be sent to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.