Peter Joseph Caruso's Obituary
Peter Joseph Caruso passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Jefferson, LA. He was born on January 14, 1943 in New Orleans, LA to the late Frank Salvatore Caruso and Josephine Vitale Caruso.
Peter “Pete” was the beloved husband of Cynthia “Cindy” Bieber Caruso for 32 years. He was the loving father of Peter M. Caruso (Paula), Michele Caruso White (Mark), Kevin L. Booth (Ann), Michael V. Caruso, and Emilie Caruso Leitell (A.J.). Peter was the proud grandfather of Claire Caruso, Joshua, Jacob, and Erica White, Declan and Nicholas Booth, and Lauren and Brett Landry; great-grandfather of 3 great-grandchildren. He was the brother of Salvatore “Sam” Caruso, the late Angela Caruso Campagna, and Barbara Caruso Kuper. He is survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.
Pete lived his life with great joy and enthusiasm loving “his Cynthia” and family deeply. With a large glass of wine and delicious food, his greatest pleasure was sharing his table with friends and family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and live forever in the hearts of those who loved him.
The family would like to thank the very kind medical staff in the Ochsner Neuro Intensive Care Unit for their compassionate care during his last days.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Funeral Mass at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 3:00 PM with visitation from 1:00 PM until Mass time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northshore Food Bank at www.northshorefoodbank.org.Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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