Catherine Russo Caruso, 91, of 655 Highland Park Drive, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at Morehead Nursing Center.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Caruso was born December 7, 1923 in McComas, WV, to the late Dominick and Victoria Melia Russo. She was a member of St. Joseph of the Hills Catholic Church where she had attended for over 20 years. Catherine retired from Hoover and Sons in New Jersey.
She is survived by her son, Charles D. Caruso and wife, JoAnn, of Eden; granddaughter, Christina C. Robertson and husband, John, of Eden; grandson, Charles J. Caruso and wife, Kyndall of Stoneville; four great-grandchildren, Chelsea and Noah Robertson and Cayce and Grace Caruso; brother, James Russo and wife, Doris, of Bridgeton, New Jersey; sister, Rose Russo of Taylor, Alabama; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Caruso, three brothers and three sisters.
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Charles, my deepest sympathy to you, Joanne, Charlie and Chrissy and your family with the passing of your mom. Kay was a wonderful person who loved her family and friends. She will be missed.
I have fond memories of she and your dad. One that I remember with fondness is the many times they were making cannolis, as well as all those Italian cookies at Christmas and Easter. She even taught me how to properly pronounce, "Ricotta" (as in cheese). I also remember the first time I met her while she and your dad were living in New Jersey. As the tradition is with all of my New Jersey (now North Carolinians) friends, aka the Carusos, Toniellis, Fiocchis, Gallelas, and Tomassos, Kay and John had prepared a spread of food that could have fed a large Italian family. And of course, your mom told me several times, "have some more." This is another memory I will always cherish.
I encourage all of you to cherish the memories that made Kay Caruso the mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend she was. It is my hope and prayer that our Heavenly Father will embrace each of you with His abiding love through comfort and peace. May He give you the strength and courage to get through the days ahead. I love you all.
Sid Baker
I am so sorry for your loss. She will be missed here at the facility. May God be with you during this time and always.
Pamela Fleming
Charles and JoAnn
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe Zanetti
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