Caruso, Charles J.

Age 73, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 surrounded by family. He was born September 18, 1943 in Chicago, IL, the son of Philip and Bella ( nee Bufalino) Caruso.

Charles proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Following his service, Charles worked as a Carpenter Superintendent for Concrete Structures of the Midwest and belonged to the Local Carpenters Union # 1. He was also a Mason with Constellation Lodge # 0974 in Des Plaines, IL. Throughout his over 40 year career, Charles led and managed some of the largest concrete construction projects throughout the country, including highways, building structures, airport terminals and city subway systems. Always up for a challenge, he dedicated himself to deliver the highest quality craftsmanship and results each project deserved.

The same passion he brought to the jobsite, he had for playing golf, boating and especially fishing with his family. Whether, coaching the community basketball with his sons, or chasing his grandchildren around the country with their numerous activities, he always put his family first.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years Diana of Oswego, IL; children, Philip ( Rosemarie) Caruso of Aurora, IL, Andrea Caruso of Oswego, IL, Vicki Caruso ( Joel Pervinich) of Plainfield, IL, Joseph Caruso of Naperville, IL; grandchildren, Ashley Caruso of Oswego, IL, Marilyn Caruso of Aurora, IL, Charles Caruso, of Aurora, IL, Emily Pervinich of Notre Dame, IN; sisters, MaryAnn ( Joseph) Stiglianese of Elgin, IL, Phyllis Trychta of Mundelein, IL; brother- in- law, Norman ( late Dorothy) Klonder of Franklin Park, IL; sister- in- law, Patricia ( Charles) Finucane of Cary, IL, Judi ( late James) Klonder of Franklin Park, IL, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Philip Caruso; mother- in- law, Anna Klonder and brother- in- law, Joseph Trychta.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 29,2017 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 551 Boulder Hill Pass, Oswego, IL 60543. Arrangements are en trusted to DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY , 1801 S. Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543. For information: 630/ 554- 3888 or www. dunn family funeral home. com