Obituary of Jack Caruso

Jack Caruso, 81 of Jamestown passed away peacefully with his daughter holding his hand and son in law by his side on December 13, 2019 at UPMC Hamot. He was born March 5, 1938 in Canicatti, Italy the son of Antonino and Rosaria Caruso.

 In 1959 Jack moved to Toronto Canada to start a new life. He lived with his brother Ed and his family. In 1965 he moved to Jamestown, NY and later became a U.S citizen.

 Jack married his wife Ann Buttafarro Caruso who passed away May 3, 2018 on November 27, 1965 at St. James RC Church.

  He was a factory worker his whole life. He worked at Cresent Tool, Falconer Glass, and Bush Industries, retiring in January 2008. Working hard for his family was his priority. Jack provided a good life for his family. He wanted to make sure his wife and especially his daughter would never have to know what is like to go without.

 Jack loved his history. He would often tell stories of being 4-5 years old in Italy during World War II.  The U.S soldiers told his town to leave because there was to be a bombing. Jack and his family left their home and hid in a cave for several months. Jack recalled how scared he was listening to the bombs going off above him and not knowing what would happen next.

 He was extremely passionate about politics and would debate for hours. Although Ann was the cook in her house, Jack was the grill master. He would grill the perfect steak. Jack passed down his secrets and tips to Pat.

 Jack is survived by his daughter, Roseann Caruso Dawson and son in law Patrick, his oldest sister Fifi Caruso of Italy, his sister in law Antonina Caruso of Toronto, Canada, his nephews, Tony (Wendy) Caruso, Robert (Debra) Caruso and their Families all of Toronto, Canada, his niece and goddaughter, Sherrie Southwick (Mike), his nieces and nephews, Stacy Felton, Frank Buttafarro III, Tom Buttafarro (Shannon), Jamin Buttafarro (Katie), and Hannah (Brandon) Odell, great nieces and nephews, Jack Felton, Grace Felton, Ellie Felton, Carter Buttafarro, Judah Buttafarro, and Josie Buttafarro.

 Jack is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Ann Caruso, and his siblings, Peter, Enza, Maria and Eduardo.

 Visitation will be held December 18, 2019 from 2-4 and 6-8 at Hubert Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

 Funeral Service will be held at 7:30pm at the funeral home officiated by Father Daryll Duffy.

 In lieu of flowers donations may be may to St. James RC Church.

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