Fruscio, Carleton A.

WATERVLIET — Carleton Andrew "Carl" Fruscio, a lifelong resident of Watervliet, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the young age of 66.

Carl was born in Troy on August 15, 1955, and was a son of the late Arthur J. Fruscio Sr. and Winifred M. (Harris) Fruscio. He was raised and educated in Watervliet and attended the former Sacred Heart of Mary Grammar School and Watervliet High School where he excelled in sports and was an accomplished athlete. In his high school years, Carl played football, baseball and basketball. His athleticism would accompany him throughout his life as he later enjoyed boxing, golfing, most recently at the Mechanicville Golf Club where he held a membership, and playing softball with various teams in leagues throughout the area. In addition to playing sports, Carl also enjoyed coaching little league baseball and CYO basketball. He was a member of and the last president of the former Watervliet Arsenal Golf League which was founded by his father.

Following high school, Carl took employment with the City of Watervliet Department of Public Works and later with Al-tech Specialty Steel Corporation. His last employment was with the Watervliet Arsenal where he retired from.

Carl was a communicant of the former Sacred Heart of Mary Church in Watervliet. He loved to listen to music and volunteer time to the Watervliet Civic Center and the children of Watervliet. The times he spent with his family were what he cherished the most, and his children and grandchildren were always a constant source of pride. He could always be counted on to be at their games, events and activities, supporting each of them and rooting them on. As a member of a large and loving family, Carl appreciated his many friends and the Watervliet community. His presence will be missed by all those who knew him and whose lives he touched.

Carl was the much-loved husband and best friend of Catherine A. (Caulfield) Fruscio; he was the best father to Dominic (Melissa) Fruscio, Carleton (Jennifer Gates) Fruscio, James (Joanna) Fruscio and Nicole (Joseph) Pasinello; the cherishjoseph