Anthony Tony V Caruso Jr

On November 29, 2012 Anthony V. Caruso Jr. went home to be with the Lord Our God. Don't weep rather rejoice, for now I am free with my Lord. Now you can revel in my smile through each beam of sunlight and still feel my tears through each drop of rain. Born, Dec. 23, 1942 in Norristown, PA to Anthony V. Caruso Sr. and Vera Caruso (nee Billetta). Married to Judith Caruso (nee Devlin) for 49 years. He leaves behind his wife, 2 children, Anthony J. (Lisa) and Cherie Caruso. 5 Grandchildren, Robert, AJ, Natalie Caruso, and Morgan and Jacob Schroeder. 2 great grandchildren Gabrielle and Isabella Caruso and 1 sister Lorraine Moyer (George) and 1 sister in-law Kathleen Devlin. He was preceded in death by his parents, a mother-in-law Helen Devlin, a sister Constance Ann Caruso and a sister-in-law Patricia Devlin.

He attended St. Francis, Holy Saviour and Bishop Kenrick High School. He spent a short time in Hammonton, NJ as a young child. He was a father, coach, umpire and extraordinary man who met challenges head-on and overcame adversity. He was a tool and die maker for Lee Tires, co-owner of Deerland Roofing Company and owner of Caruso General Contractors. He eventually finished his working career as the commercial real estate specialist at Continental Reality in West Norriton, PA. In most recent years he resided in Largo, FL where he enjoyed the pool, shuffleboard and the camaraderie of dear friends in the VFW, American Legion and Ranchero Village community.

He was a great architect of the human network, a true people person and an ambassador of charitable deeds. His commitment to God, family and friends was strong and unwavering through even the toughest of times. We can learn a lot from his actionable strength and will to succeed. He enjoyed interacting with others, this brought him great joy. He was there when we couldn't fend for ourselves and always remained throughout the years. He loved the Cowboys and The Braves as he was an America's team fan. A true Patriot he served in the U.S. Army and was an active member of the VFW and American Legion. He served his community with passion and always strived to take away from each struggle the answer to another of life's mysterious questions. He loved to lead and lend his experience to help others. He may be gone but won't be forgotten. Below are a few memories of those who loved him and who he extremely loved.

Tony: My greatest memory of seeing the joy in his eyes was no matter how grumpy he became he loved those damn dogs Casey, Gracie and Lito. His weekly banter with me was comical and when I really needed him he came through for me. He loved sitting on the couch at the record label. When he was a guest on the radio show it was always a great show and we know the radio show brought him joy right to the very end. I will forever find comfort in knowing how proud he was of my accomplishments.

Cherie: ”MY DADDY," My greatest protector - My confidant - One of my Best Friends -My HERO - Dancing on top of his feet as a little girl - Our morning coffee together time where he gave me his wisdom and guidance to become the woman I am today - Sitting in his chair yelling “ Judi”!!! - Ornery...Funny...Compassionate...A TRUE HUMANITARIAN who’s example I have followed. I love you Daddy. 💗

Lisa: He always made me laugh whenever we were together. He would come over for coffee every morning on Mill Rd to hang out, see Gracie and Lito and talk life. I am going to miss his banter with his son. I will forever miss his chuckling, laughter and speaking of something so passionately he'd forget to breath. There will never be another Mr. C.

Robert

I'm going to miss his friendship, hanging out when he came to visit, smoking cigars, and being able to team up with him to aggravate my dad.

AJ: When I think of the guidelines of how to live life I think of my Pop Pop. I strive each and every day to be half the man he was. He had his moments, but in all reality who doesn't? He taught me lessons of life and how to persevere through rough times. He always carried his head high and had a laugh that is unforgettable. Thinking back I have an unlimited amount of memories and stories. He was my inspiration for me to join the Army. The only thing I never accomplished as a soldier was being kicked out of Germany. My Pop Pop and I were inseparable we did everything together when I was younger. The only way he got me to go to church, half the time, was bribing me with breakfast at Alfredo’s. I am truly blessed to have him in my life and be named after him. It’s an honor to carry out his legacy. No matter what I do or where I go in life he will be right with me until the end. I love you Pop Pop and one day we will be together again. You just are gonna have to wait a couple decades because I have no plans of leaving this beautiful world yet.

Morgan: “Things that remind me of Pop-pop 1. His favorite blue chair 2. Always telling us to keep the door shut cause he wasn’t heating Audubon 3. Always tan 4. Always at the pool 5. He always said “ I’m the Boss” 6. Loved me and Nana so much 7. Amazing 8. He was a wise man 9. Good role model 10. Very brave.

Jake: “Things I did with my pop-pop 1. Went fishing 2. He always said he was the boss, but Nana was really the boss 3. Went to the pool together 4. He loved turkey and stuffing at Thanksgiving 5. His special blue chair 6. He always called me "butter boy" because that was my job to get the butter.

Please feel free to leave a memory of your own. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to The Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org Thank you.