Linda L. Caruso – (62) – of 475 Seneca Rd., North Hornell and also a resident of Largo, FL, died Monday evening (February 18, 2013) at her home in North Hornell, following a lengthy illness.
Born in Hornell on August 26, 1950, she was the daughter of Anthony & Phyllis (Altieri) Parlave.
Linda grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of St. Ann’s School. She later graduated from Hornell High School (class of 1968).
She was employed for about 2 years as a secretary for the State of New York. Linda also worked for several years for Steuben County A.R.C. in Hornell, where she also volunteered. For many years, Linda served as bookkeeper & secretary for Caruso’s Construction, retiring about 3 years ago.
Linda was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church. Although she enjoyed working with pottery and also refurbishing furniture, her true joy in life was derived from her selfless devotion to her family and friends. Her love for her husband, son, parents, brother, sisters & grandchildren was boundless. She especially enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s school activities (soccer games and swimming). She also followed hockey, figure skating, and hoped that she would see another triple-crown winner in the Kentucky Derby.
In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony “Butch” Parlave.
She was married on October 7, 1970 to Michael “Mike” Caruso who survives. Also surviving are: her son Sean (Andrea) Caruso of Geneseo, NY; 4 sisters, Phyllis (Jim) Conway-Giglio of Hornell, Rosalie Lucas of Largo, FL, Gloria (Rodney) Cone of Hornell and Mary (Don) Canfield of Largo, FL; 3 grandchildren, Cameron Caruso, Taylor Caruso & Michael Caruso; several cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, her friend Kay Terwillerger, and her dog “Spyro”.
At Linda’s request there will be no prior calling hours. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, (February 23, 2013) at 10:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Linda’s family request that donations to the Steuben County ARC, 1 Arc Way, Bath, NY 14810.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.
We are so sorry that we were unable to pay our respects to Linda. As a fellow grandmother to Cameron, Taylor and Michael, I can attest to the loving care she gave to our grandchildren. The loss of Linda will leave a huge void in our lives, we will remember her laughter and good humor. Someday we will replace the grief with only memories of good times spent. Love to Mike, Sean, Andrea, and our grandsons. Joe and Gaynel Sonner
prayers and sympathy in your loss. May God comfort you and sustain you in your loss.
Thoughts and prayers to the Caruso & Parlave families. I met Linda in Jr. HS and graduated with her in 1968. She was so caring and kind and everyone loved her. She had a great sense of humor and so easy to talk to. I regret not seeing her on my many trips back to Hornell from Colorado. I will carry her loving spirit with me always.
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS MIKE AND FAMILY.MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOUR FAMILY.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE LINDA.
A FRIEND ALWAYS
BOBBY EVELAND
So sorry to hear Linda passed. I remember Linda to be vivacious, energetic and kind in school. She was raised in a wonderful family so it is a given she would raise a wonderful family. I worked for her dad when he was night manager at Wegmans and he was a wonderful person and he knew he was lucky to have Linda and his daughter.
She was a pleasure to know and I know she will be missed greatly. My thoughts & prayers are with her loved ones, especially while they learn to live a new normal.
One day the entire class of ’68 will join Linda and those before her and we will have the best reunion ever because we will all be at peace.
Meanwhile, I will remember Linda and on these occasions I’m sure I will remember an event with her that will make me smile, as there were many.
My sincere condolences to the Caruso & Parlave families.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Caruso and Parlave familes. We are sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the fact she is now with our Lord. God bless.
I am so sorry that I am unable to come home for Aunt Linda’s funeral service. I would like to express to Uncle Mike, Sean, Andrea, Cameron, Taylor, and Michael that I love you all! Aunt Linda was a wonderful woman and the best aunt.
One of the best memories that I have is when she did my hair like Princess Lea’s in the movie Star Wars. I thought I looked beautiful! Aunt Linda also would crochet Barbie clothes for me and that was very cool too!
Furthermore, some of my best memories were at Grandma Parlave’s house on Sundays after church. Aunt Linda would let me brush her hair, she would color with me, and we would all dance upstairs to Aunt Mary’s 45’s.
My heart is broken that Aunt Linda is gone, but I do have peace because I know that she is in heaven.
Mike, I am sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the wonderful memories of her forever be in your heart and the hearts of others. My condolences.