Robert A. Caruso Sr.

GANSEVOORT — With his loving family by his bedside, Robert A. Caruso Sr., age 76, passed away at the Wells House in Johnstown on Friday evening, September 30, 2016. With their support and the support of many friends, Bob fought a brief but brave battle with GBM brain cancer. Born on April 6, 1940 in Fort Edward, Bob was the son of the late Charles W. and Susie T. Cimo Caruso. Upon graduation from Fort Edward High School, Bob joined the Navy, both in active duty and as a reservist. He served aboard the USS Beatty, the USS Haley and the USS Little Rock CLG4. He loved the sea. One of Bob’s happiest memories occurred during the time he was stationed in Italy. Bob and his family were able to visit the birthplace of his mother, Susie, in Fondi. Bob was also a retiree of the Scott Paper Company in Fort Edward. Last acting as a purchasing agent for the company, Bob, in previous years, would teach basic paper making skills to children at local schools. He also worked in the mill performing many different jobs. As a young boy and as a youth, Bob worked alongside his father building “Camp Andre” on Adirondack Lake. He and his siblings would spend many summer and winter nights there fishing, hunting and swimming. Bob often brought his own children to “Camp” to enjoy the same activities. In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by two brothers, Anthony Caruso of Fort Edward and Jerry Caruso of Hudson Falls. Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda (Hayes), for whom he was an Alzheimer’s caregiver; his three children, Valerie, Charles and Robert Jr. along with their families; his sister, Carol Cicero of Hudson Falls; his brother Charles of Florida and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Bob will be held at the Saratoga Springs Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Edie Road in Wilton on Saturday October 15 at 1:30 p.m. A private burial service was held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Bob’s memory to the Wells Nursing Home Inc., 201 West Madison Avenue, Johnstown, NY 12095 or to JAVAC (Johnstown Volunteer Ambulance Company), 231 North Perry Street, Johnstown, NY 12095. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. Condolences can be made online at www.burkefuneralhome.com.